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Job Description
June 3, 2026
Position Announcement Director of Workplace Culture Salary:
$125,000 Welfare Research, Inc. d/b/a WRI Solutions is seeking one (1) qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Director of Workplace Culture. Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (the NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the country. Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all New Yorkers, in service of a vision of a city in which all New Yorkers can realize their full health potential, regardless of who they are, how old they are, where they are from, or where they live. As a world-renowned public health agency with a history of building transformative public health programming and infrastructure, innovating in science and scholarship to advance public health knowledge, and responding to urgent public health crises — from New York City's yellow fever outbreak in 1822, to the
COVID-19
pandemic — we are a hub for public health innovation, expertise, and programs, and services. We serve as the population health strategist, policy, and planning authority for the City of New York, while also having a vast impact on national and international public policy, including 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 racial and social justice work, among others. Position Summary The Director of Workplace Culture shapes and sustains an equitable and trauma-informed workplace, championing a culture of belonging, psychological safety, and inclusion across the Division of Mental Hygiene. Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner for Division Management, this role oversees workforce development and staff wellbeing, ensuring internal systems and practices reflect the Division's values while remaining in compliance with agency and citywide HR, labor relations, and EEO requirements. Job Duties and Responsibilities Partner with the Director of Racial Equity & Social Justice to embed anti-racist, trauma-informed values into workplace policies and practices. Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources and agency HR bureau to establish equitable hiring practices and diverse candidate pipelines with intentional strategies to recruit staff that reflect the communities the Division serves. Develop processes for onboarding, performance management, separations, and exit interviews in alignment with Division values. Conduct regular assessments of workforce demographics, engagement, and turnover, to identify gaps and track progress toward strategic equity goals. Identify and coordinate professional development, training, coaching, and continuing education opportunities relevant to behavioral health practice, supervisory skills, and equity competencies. Support supervisors in building healthier teams through staff development plans, burnout prevention, conflict navigation, and performance management. Plan and manage employee recognition programs and events, mentorship programs, culture-building and teambuilding activities, and retreats. Support staff through periods of organizational change, restructuring, funding shifts, and public health emergencies to help maintain morale. Represent the Division at agency and City-wide forums on workforce development, behavioral health workforce issues, and diversity and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
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 Preferred Skills Familiarity with workforce challenges specific to behavioral health settings, including burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and retention in high-demand public sector environments. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of an organization. Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, civil service regulations, and HR compliance requirements. Experience working with labor unions and navigating collective bargaining agreements in a public sector or healthcare environment. Strong experience with performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
Remote Work Policy:
DOHMH employees working through WRI are allowed a Hybrid option post training and onboarding.
Sponsorship Policy:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Salary:
$125,000
To Apply:
To be considered, you must submit a resume and cover letter to: mhyadmin@health.nyc.gov Only applications submitted through the website will be considered. Excellent Benefits Package. EEO Employer.
Pay:
$125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Application Question(s): Please submit a cover letter in order to be considered:
