Division Chief of Behavioral Health and Trauma Services
Core
Strategic leadership for the City's crisis response, trauma recovery, and behavioral health portfolio, overseeing the Office of Community Mental Health and building the civilian workforce to deliver services for individuals impacted by violence.
Role type
Senior IC division chief (behavioral health & trauma strategy)
Builds
Crisis response initiatives (e.g., B-HEARD), trauma recovery programs, and behavioral health support systems
Domain
Public safety, behavioral health, and criminal legal system intersection
Required skills
Strategic planning, program oversight, budget management, interagency coordination, team leadership, policy development, gap analysis, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Knowledge of NYC behavioral health/forensic systems, experience with serious mental illness/substance use disorders, data-driven decision making
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for crisis innovation and trauma recovery; manage division budget, staffing, and contracts; oversee contracted providers and program performance; build partnerships across government, healthcare, and community organizations; lead multidisciplinary teams; advise Commissioner on policy and emerging issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities