Director of Ma’at & Community Mental Health Initiatives

About the role

The Director of Ma'at & Community Mental Health Initiatives is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and management of the clinical programs within the organization. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that address community needs, improve service delivery, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee non-clinical programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the target population and align with organizational goals.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements to enhance outcomes.
• Develop and manage program budgets, allocating resources efficiently and responsibly.
• Ensure programs adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Contribute to the organization’s strategic planning process, identifying program growth and development opportunities.
• Align program goals and objectives with the broader organizational strategy.
• Monitor trends and best practices to inform program innovation and Community and Stakeholder Engagement.
• Build strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and funders to support program initiatives.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences to promote programs and services.
• Develop outreach strategies to increase community engagement and participation in programs.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in writing grants to support program activities.
• Manage grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and achievement of project goals.
• Collaborate with the development team to secure financial support for programs.
• Collect and analyze program data to assess program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to funders, stakeholders, and organizational leadership.
• Utilize data to support continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure programs comply with all relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with program delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per organizational and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed or Registered as a Marriage and Family Therapist, MFTI, LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, ASW or Psychologist
• Minimum 5 years’ experience providing direct services to children, youth, and families
• PREFERRED: Experience in community-based or publicly funded mental health programs
• Preferred: Experience overseeing group-based services, trainings, or workshops
• Familiarity with Medi-Cal, grant-funded, or contract-based billing models

Skills

• Compassion
• Cultural responsiveness
• Strong analysis of how race, ethnicity, culture, language, region, poverty, sexual and gender identity, age, education, opportunities and resources generationally made available or not, and systemic oppressions impact a person’s mental health
• Personal stories of transformation of systems
• Respect for HCN’s legacy and commitment to steady growth

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend

Pay

$140,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time position. Onsite/Hybrid