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Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health
Position: Deputy Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
Job Number: 44700
The Agency You’ll Join
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City
Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor
Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough
president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the
world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy
stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets
the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively
seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our
careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With
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.
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
- Building and Supporting the Mental Health Workforce in NYC.
- Developing a Coordinated Mental Health Crisis Response System.
Overall, OCMH plays a critical role in advancing mental health services and policies in the community,
and its work is instrumental in improving mental health outcomes for all New Yorkers.
The Problems You’ll Solve
The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health is seeking a Deputy Executive Director, Strategic
Initiatives who will head the multidisciplinary Community and Workforce Strategies team within the
office that is broadly responsible for accomplishing the two office priorities: 1) Partnering with
Communities to Elevate Mental Health Promotion and Community Resilience; 2) Building and
Supporting the Mental Health Workforce in NYC. The Deputy Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives
will bring expertise in developing multi agency initiatives, designing and managing programs and
relationships with community level organizations, and collaborating with academic institutions. This
position will report up to the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health and
will manage a team of 4 with one direct report.
The Deputy Executive Director will have the following key responsibilities:
- Develop and drive key strategic priorities for the workforce and community-centered
Director and Executive Leadership team at OCMH.
- Lead and manage staff overseeing the Academy for Community Behavioral Health, as well as
- Guide and support staff in project design, resolving operational challenges, and pursuing
academic institutions to advance our goals.
- Establish and lead a portfolio of strategic partnerships with community organizations,
exchange on mental health innovations.
- Collaborate with OCMH’s Research and Mental Health Access teams, along with external
demonstrate the effectiveness of community-rooted mental health practices.
- Liaise with the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services team, City Hall, and
meetings, including external presentations and City Hall events (weekends and evenings as
required).
- Collaborate closely with the Office’s external affairs teams to shape public messaging on
- Lead and manage additional projects as needed.
About You
- You have an advanced degree in social work, mental health, public health, or a relevant
- You have at least 8 years of significant management experience is required.
- You are an ideal candidate who will pose excellent strategic and project management skills,
with proven expertise in fostering and maintaining productive partnerships. A background in
mental health is preferred.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills which are essential, including the
ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling presentations for
diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, and spreadsheets is required.
- You have strong operational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects
- You have demonstrated cultural competence and experience working with communities of
color in under-resourced areas that face disproportionate mental health challenges, including
higher rates of illness and barriers to accessing care, resulting in premature death.
Preferred Skills
- You have experience working in city government.
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in areas related to community engagement,
- You have excellent organizational and analytical skills, and comfort with data-driven analysis
- You have strong operational thinking and skills – demonstrated ability to keep multiple “trains”
- You have significant experience coordinating cross-team initiatives.
Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive
salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation for this role is
$155,000.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.
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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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.
The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of
the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
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EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.
New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment
Salary : $155,000
