Program Manager of Mental Health Services

2 months ago


New York, United States Center for the Independence of the Disabled, New York Full time

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED IN NEW YORK

**Program Manager of Mental Health Services**

**Salary: $75,000**

The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY) is the leading organization serving and representing people with disabilities in New York City. CIDNY's mission is the removal of barriers to the full integration of people with disabilities. CIDNY helps people with disabilities gain the skills and services they need to live independently in the community. CIDNY advocates for fair and effective policies that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

**Responsibilities**:

- In conjunction with the Director of Mental Health Services, assist in establishing a successful mental health department for CIDNY.
- Develop, design, and implement mental health services for consumers served by CIDNY.
- Develop and implement a suicide/helpline to address crisis mental health issues for people with disabilities.
- Assist and supervise the training of mental health professionals to work with the suicide/helpline.
- Know the legislation that affects the mental health needs of people with disabilities.
- Establish a working and effective relationship with state and local community partners addressing the needs of people with mental health disabilities.
- Teach multicultural disability competency courses to licensed mental health providers.
- Track all registration forms for the multicultural disability competency courses on CIDNY’s website.
- Provide individual and group counseling to program clients.
- Document all individual and group sessions in a HIPP-compliant database.
- Knowledge and ability to use effective therapeutic treatments for mental health disorders.
- Develop a system to track mental health rates for people with disabilities living in New York City.
- Assist the Director of Mental Health Services in coordinating organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity for this newly formed department.
- Hire and supervise staff for this newly formed department.
- Support the staff performance evaluation process and make sure the process clearly assesses performance relative to organization-wide key performance indicators and program goals.
- Meet weekly with the Director of Mental Health Services for supervision.
- Participate in all staff meetings.
- Submit monthly reports to supervisor and funding source.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, Director of Mental Health Services, and Manager of Development and Fund Raising (External Consultant) to identify foundation funding opportunities and the preparation of grant proposals to fund this newly formed department.
- Work with the Executive Director, Director of Mental Health Services, and Contract Manager to ensure grant and contract compliance and timely reporting of project activities and outcomes.
- Prepare accurate reports on a timely basis.
- Use CIDNY's database (Cilsfirst) to document all departmental goals and objectives.
- Complete other assigned tasks requested by the Executive Director of CIDNY and the Director of Mental Health Services.

**Qualifications**

**Required Knowledge and Skills**:
Must possess a fierce dedication to the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. Must have excellent communication skills as there is frequent communication between state and local government officials, legislatures, advocacy groups, the community, and other organizations committed to full Civil Rights, Integration, and Individual Rights of individuals with disabilities. Superb writing skills are necessary for this reason as well. Great public speaking skills are critical. Must be organized and good at multitasking. A good understanding of policy-making procedures and can read and understand government writings. American Sign Language or Spanish a strong plus, but not required. Computer literacy is necessary for the office functions of this position. Some travel may be needed; CIDNY will pay all expenses. Cell phone and text pager knowledge are required.

**Education and Experience**:

- Master's degree required in psychology, mental health counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Must have a New York State mental health license. License to practice in the state of New York can be in psychology, mental health counseling, or social work.
- Must be able to obtain reimbursement on all insurance panels.
- Four + years of experience in a supervisory role and requiring strong knowledge of mental health evidence-based practice for people with disabilities.
- Experience with the principles regarding peer support for mental health issues for people with disabilities.
- Demonstrated experience organizing and directing a program team.
- Exceptional poise, confidence, and diplomacy when interacting with key stakeholders.
- Ability to build solid relationships and work with people at all levels within and outside the organization.
- Knowledge and proven ability to assist people with disabiliti



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