Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health
DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Full-Time
Location: MANHATTAN
No Exam Required
Department: Executive Deputy Com
Salary Range: $66,066.00 – $160,000.00
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 in mental healthcare. OCMH works with City agencies to reduce barriers to mental health care for underserved communities. OCMH’s priorities are rooted in equity, racial justice, and cultural responsiveness. OCMH adopts a strength-based and community-centered approach that recognizes diverse perspectives, lived experiences, resilience, and unique needs of New Yorkers.
- 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 Mental Health Workforce in NYC
- Developing a Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response System
The Office is seeking a Chief of Staff to oversee the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Office. The Chief of Staff will report to the Executive Director of the Office, will have three direct reports, and will be a member of the Office’s executive leadership team. The Chief of Staff will serve as the Office’s central coordinator to ensure that critical functions are implemented well. The Chief of Staff will:
- Develop systems to promote efficiency, equity, and effectiveness in the Office’s work.
- Oversee and manage special projects to ensure appropriate goals and timelines are met.
- Ensure intra-office coordination, promoting positive and efficient relationships, and communication between all teams.
- Act as an advisor to the Executive Director and executive leadership team and represent the Executive Director in internal and external meetings.
- Coordinate and finalize briefings for the Executive Director and other key stakeholders.
- Support internal/external stakeholder communications by acting as a liaison with City Hall, City agencies, community advocates, elected officials, and civic organizations.
- Oversee events led by the office, providing direction on strategies and attendees.
- Support hiring and personnel matters for the Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in public administration or related field with specialty in health or social services planning, or related field and five (5) years of relevant systems planning experience in government or health care industry, at least one (1) year of which is at the senior supervisory level.
A Baccalaureate Degree and eight (8) years of relevant experience, at least one (1) year of which is at the senior supervisory level.
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above qualifications.
Preferred Skills:
- A relevant advanced degree
- 5+ years of experience in an area related to the effective delivery of services
- Demonstrated interest in the fields of public health, mental health, housing, criminal justice, or youth development preferred
- Management experience required
- Experience working in government preferred
- Prior experience with administrative and procurement processes preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and program management software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear and compelling presentations for an array of audiences.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.
Job ID: 638833
Title code: 95492
Civil service title: DIRECTOR (OFFICE OF PLANNING A)
Title classification: Non-Competitive-5
Business title: Chief Of Staff, Mayor’s Office Of Community Mental Health
Posted until: 12/31/2024
Experience Level: Manager
Job level: M1
Number of positions: 1
Work location: 253 Broadway New York Ny
Category: Health
