Associate Director of Mental Health

Associate Director of Mental Health NYC Health + Hospitals - 3.7 New York, NY Job Details Full-time $157,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays Health insurance Pension plan Union benefits Employee discount Loan forgiveness Qualifications Team leadership Administrative experience Supervising experience Working with individuals with mental health conditions Full Job Description About NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center is attuned to the healthcare issues that matter to the people of North Brooklyn. Woodhull focuses on preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles by reaching out to the community at various convenient locations. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 10:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M (35 Hours per week) No weekends required Duties & Responsibilities About Bridge to Home Bridge to Home (BTH) is a new innovative program developed by NYC Health + Hospitals that will provide treatment, social and professional skill building, and temporary housing to patients with serious mental illness (SMI) who are ready for discharge from the hospital but do not have immediate access to stable housing. In this voluntary program, BTH will offer its guests onsite ambulatory behavioral health treatment and comprehensive support in a home-like environment. The program aims to keep individuals discharged from the hospital on a path towards sustained success, with the goal of reducing emergency room visits and inpatient hospitalizations, decreasing street homelessness and reliance on shelters, and ultimately moving into permanent housing. Program guests will stay at the home-like environment until they can be transitioned to permanent supportive housing and treatment for a period of up to 12 months. The Coordinating Manager at BTH works in close collaboration with the BTH care team and supports program operations. Reporting to the Site Director the Administrative Director will: Leading the daily ongoing administrative an operational need for Bridge to Home including guest registration, appointment scheduling, and discharge. Support all aspects of the project lifecycle including planning, scope definition, design, execution and delivery, including development of administrative and operational processes, templates, procedures/protocols and other core documents. Working creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Support management of day-to-day operations and vender management relationships. Support finance team in reporting, documentation and invoice review and operational approval. Providing status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership. Other related duties, as assigned Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health discipline issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and 2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a health care setting or regulatory agency administration, with an emphasis on development and evaluation of mental health delivery services; one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.