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Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health (OCMH) coordinates and develops citywide policies and strategies to fill critical gaps in mental healthcare so every New Yorker, in every neighborhood, has the support they need. OCMH was codified into the City Charter by Executive Order 68 and Local Law 155 by the City Council in December of 2021, becoming the first mayoral office dedicated to addressing the mental health of New Yorkers. OCMH coordinates the development of citywide policies and strategies to fill critical gaps and reduce barriers in mental healthcare with a focus on underserved communities. OCMH’s priorities are rooted in equity, racial justice, and cultural responsiveness. It adopts a strength-based and community-centered approach that recognizes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, resilience, and the unique needs of New Yorkers.

OCMH’s priorities are:

- Improving Access to Mental Health Care and Equitable Distribution of Resources.

- Partnering with Communities to Elevate Mental Health Promotion and Community Resilience.

- Building and Supporting the Behavioral Health Workforce in NYC.

- Developing a Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response System.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Community and Workforce Initiatives portfolio includes convening and coordinating among agency partners and community leaders; providing technical assistance to address gaps and needs of the mental health workforce; and project managing large-scale, ongoing initiatives with multiple partners to strengthen the NYC mental health workforce and improve access to mental health care for diverse communities. Reporting to OCMH’s Director, Community and Workforce Initiatives, the Senior Manager of Community and Workforce Initiatives will play a key role in the full range of this team’s work.

Project Management

o With supervision from the Director, Community and Workforce Initiatives, manage current and future projects within the Community and Workforce Initiatives portfolio by tracking the responsibilities of all partners involved, drafting project plans, managing timelines, drafting agendas, taking and compiling meeting notes, identifying and facilitating the resolution of key issues to ensure a project’s success, determining meaningful measures for a project’s effectiveness, and then collecting, storing, and analyzing data on those measures, as appropriate.

o Support development, implementation and oversight of cross-agency collaborations and citywide initiatives focused on strengthening the behavioral health workforce, building community based mental health capacity, and interagency coordination.

o Draft materials such as presentations, reports, and one-pagers for projects in the Community and Workforce Initiatives portfolio.

The Senior Manager will initially support the following active projects and areas of priority:

Community Resilience:

Build community capacity to address youth mental health

Plan place-based initiatives to strengthen social determinants of health and expand the footprint of community care

o Workforce Development:

Expand apprenticeships in behavioral health

Develop cross-sector partnership for career exposure, entry, and advancement within behavioral health

Senior Manager will also lead special projects as needed and support other current and future projects as assigned by the Director of Community and Workforce Initiatives.

Policy Analysis& Writing

o Research and analyze policy issues related to enhancing the behavioral health workforce and building community capacity.

o Draft policy briefs, white papers, reports and recommendations related to enhancing the behavioral health workforce and building community-based behavioral health capacity.

Preferred Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant professional experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Experience in policy development, project management, or program implementation in a relevant field

- Excellent ability to build and manage relationships with diverse constituencies

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, and comfort with project management and data-driven analysis

- Strong operational thinking and skills – demonstrated ability to keep multiple “trains” running on time simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and quality execution

- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 84,981.00

Salary Max: $ 91,467.00