Assistant Director - Mental Health
Core
Senior leadership role overseeing community-based mental health programmes, services, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver clinical and psychosocial support.
Role type
Senior Director, Mental Health Services
Builds
Community-based mental health programmes, services, and support frameworks
Domain
Mental Health / Social Services / Community Care
Required skills
Strategic leadership, stakeholder management, programme oversight, staff leadership, clinical supervision, risk assessment, inter-agency coordination, service quality improvement, multidisciplinary team management, ethical decision-making
Preferred skills
Experience with COMIT and CREST services, postgraduate qualifications in mental health/counselling/leadership, registered social worker or clinical supervisor credentials, experience with ministry partners (AIC, IMH)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead planning and implementation of mental health programmes including community intervention and case management; oversee programme performance, operational risks, and quality standards; build and maintain relationships with ministry partners, funders, and healthcare institutions; lead and develop a multidisciplinary team providing coaching and professional development; ensure clinical supervision and adherence to professional practice standards; drive service improvement initiatives based on data and audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight