Perinatal & Early Childhood Mental Health Program Operations Lead, Bureau of Children, Youth, a[...]

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Operations Lead to enhance perinatal mental health services. This role focuses on program development, data management, and stakeholder collaboration to improve behavioral health services for caregivers. You will oversee evaluation frameworks, support training initiatives, and lead service expansion efforts while fostering partnerships in a mission-driven environment. Join a team committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of families in the community. This position offers job security and flexible work-from-home options, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate professionals.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness

Comprehensive benefits

Work-from-home options

Job security

Mission-driven environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; doctorate or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in community mental health and public health systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data reporting and collaborate with agencies for program improvement.
• Lead service expansion efforts and support training initiatives.
• Build relationships and facilitate stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Community mental health experience

Public health knowledge

Maternal/child health systems knowledge

Program evaluation skills

Data management skills

Quality improvement skills

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Health equity principles

Strong organizational skills

Research skills

Data skills

Partnership building

Supervisory experience

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Doctorate or equivalent experience

Tools

Relevant software proficiency

Job description

Perinatal & Early Childhood Mental Health Program Operations Lead, Bureau of Children, Youth, and Families

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Division/Program Summary

The Bureau of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities (CYF-DD) oversees NYC's network of child and adolescent mental health services, emphasizing research, surveillance, health equity, and family-driven care. It includes the NYC Perinatal and Early Childhood Mental Health (P+ECMH) Network and collaborates with programs like the New Family Home Visits and Citywide Doula Initiative.

Position Summary

The Program Operations Lead will support the expansion of perinatal mental health services, focusing on program development, data management, stakeholder collaboration, and capacity building to improve behavioral health services for pregnant and parenting caregivers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Operations, Data & Evaluation: Use evaluation frameworks, oversee data reporting, collaborate with agencies, and synthesize findings for program improvement.
2. Training & Capacity Building: Support training initiatives, refine training materials, and provide technical assistance to providers.
3. Program Strategy & Service Expansion: Lead service expansion efforts, integrate SUD treatment, and align with organizational goals and policies.
4. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Build relationships, support referral pathways, act as liaison, and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
5. Research & Best Practices: Conduct literature reviews, develop manuals, advise policy teams, and monitor program adherence.
6. Supervision & Additional Duties: Supervise staff if applicable and perform other assigned duties.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with community mental health, public health, and maternal/child health systems.
• Knowledge of perinatal and early childhood mental health.
• Skills in program evaluation, data management, and quality improvement.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, health equity, and resilience approaches.
• Strong organizational, research, and data skills, including proficiency in relevant software.
• Ability to build partnerships and incorporate racial equity principles.
• Supervisory experience (preferred).

Benefits & Additional Information

Includes loan forgiveness, comprehensive benefits, work-from-home options, job security, and a mission-driven environment. NYC DHMH is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations upon request.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields for entry-level; for higher levels, a doctorate or equivalent experience with supervisory/research background.

Probationary period of one year and residency requirements apply.