Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health

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.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

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.

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 Mental Health Workforce in NYC
• Developing a Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response System

Job Description :

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 1 and 2 .

Preferred Skills :

• A relevant advanced degree
• 5+ years of experience in an area related to the effective delivery of services required a 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.

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.

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.

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