Senior Advisor for Maternal Behavioral Health, Office of Chief Medical Officer

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 Senior Advisor for Maternal Behavioral Health to lead strategic initiatives aimed at improving maternal health outcomes. This role involves collaboration across various departments and external partners to address health inequities in New York City. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maternal and behavioral health, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to public health equity. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on the health landscape of NYC while enjoying comprehensive benefits and job security.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Premium-Free Health Insurance

Pension

Wellness Programs

Remote Work Option

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, policy, social work, or related field preferred.
• Expertise in maternal and behavioral health with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategist for maternal behavioral health, collaborating across departments.
• Coordinate with external partners to improve maternal health outcomes.

Skills

Maternal Behavioral Health Expertise

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Program Development

Coalition Building

Knowledge of Evaluation Methods

Education

Master's in Public Health

Certification in Maternal Child Health

Job description

Senior Advisor for Maternal Behavioral Health, Office of Chief Medical Officer

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The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) aims to eliminate racial and other inequities that lead to premature mortality. With a focus on history and structural analysis, CHECW works to increase visibility of harm caused by racist and unjust policies, advocating for redress in NYC communities. CHECW addresses inequities across community and healthcare systems in partnership with various organizations, focusing on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial factors, targeting upstream and downstream influences to enhance health and well-being of New Yorkers. The division includes multiple bureaus such as Bronx, Brooklyn, Harlem Neighborhood Health, and others, with the Deputy Commissioner also serving as the Agency's Chief Equity Officer.

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer, within CHECW, seeks a Senior Advisor for Maternal Behavioral Health. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, this role will serve as the NYC Health Department's lead strategist for maternal behavioral health, identifying needs, developing strategies, and collaborating across departments and with external partners to improve maternal health outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

1. Serve as the lead strategist and coordinator for maternal behavioral health.
2. Highlight maternal behavioral health as a priority for HealthyNYC goals.
3. Collaborate with division leads to assess current needs and programs.
4. Facilitate inter-divisional communication and leverage existing workgroups.
5. Build relationships with mental health subject matter experts.
6. Review behavioral health data regularly to identify opportunities for program alignment.
7. Implement activities based on NYC Maternal Mortality Review recommendations, including workforce development, provider education, naloxone distribution, and harm reduction materials.
8. Engage with external partners like NYC Health and Hospitals, ACS, DHS, and academic institutions.
9. Coordinate with internal teams such as External Affairs and Data Science.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's in public health, policy, social work, or related field.
• Certification in maternal child health.
• Expertise in maternal and behavioral health.
• Experience in coalition building, program development, and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Commitment to public health anti-racism, social justice, and equity.

Why Work for Us:

• Loan forgiveness programs available.
• Comprehensive benefits, including premium-free health insurance, pension, and wellness programs.
• Option for remote work up to two days a week.
• Job security and the opportunity to impact NYC's health landscape.

Established in 1805, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving NYC residents' health through diverse programs and leadership in public health innovation.

We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity and equal opportunity. For accommodations, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.