Executive Deputy Commissioner

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Executive Deputy Commissioner 

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE 

Job Posting Notice 

# of Positions 1  

Job ID 458258 

Business Title Executive Deputy Commissioner 

Civil Service Title AGENCY MEDICAL DIRECTO

Title Code No 5304A 

Level M8 

Title Classification Non-Competitive 

Proposed Salary Range $116,506.00 - $221,470.00 (Annual) 

Work Location 42-09 28th Street 

Division/Work Unit Executive Deputy Com 

Job Description 

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is a world-renowned agency with a long tradition of protecting and promoting health in the nation’s most culturally and linguistically diverse city. Our 7,000-plus team members bring an extraordinary array of languages, cultures and experiences to bear on the work of public health. Our diversity fuels creativity, because all perspectives are heard and valued. DOHMH aims to improve the health outcomes of all New Yorkers by centering persistent racial inequities and promotion of social justice at the core of its work.

The Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC) provides the strategic vision and leadership for the  Division of Mental Hygiene, with more than 600 staff members and more than $550 million dollars in contracted and direct treatment, prevention, and support services, policy development and implementation, and public health surveillance and monitoring.  The Executive Deputy Commissioner will be responsible to conceive of and implement an equity-driven and science-based approach to promote the health of New Yorkers with mental health, alcohol and drug use concerns, experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities, or affected by the criminal-legal systems. The Division is also responsible to monitor and prevent key public health conditions, including overdose, suicide, premature mortality, and criminal-legal involvement among people with behavioral health conditions.

The Executive Deputy Commissioner will also provide departmental leadership for ThriveNYC, a key citywide mayoral and first-lady initiative.  ThriveNYC supports innovation and monitoring for new city-wide interventions that address mental health, including expanded mobile mental health treatment, behavioral health crisis response, and early childhood mental health. 

• Provide overall direction for all Division of Mental Hygiene activities, including the Division's key organizational entities: Bureaus of Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Use - Prevention, Care, and Treatment; Children, Youth and Families; Mental Hygiene Community Engagement Policy and Practice; and Health Promotion for Justice Impacted Populations; Administration; and Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner.

• Supervise the Division's Assistant Commissioners, and provide executive decision making, problem-solving, and goal setting.
• Identify and plan to redress racial and other inequities in health outcomes for people with mental health, substance use, experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities, and involvement with the criminal-legal system.
• Provide leadership within New York City government on all mental hygiene-related issues, including for policy and practices for people with behavioral health conditions and experiencing homelessness, interacting with the criminal-legal system, and other social services systems. Represent these issues with other city agencies and community members.
• Provide leadership and coordination of multi-agency and city-state initiatives, including supportive housing (NY/NY 15), homelessness initiatives, and criminal justice diversion.

Minimum Qual Requirements 

1. Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in an approved medical specialty; and four years of medical practice including one year of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that listed in "1" above. However, all candidates must have a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and one year of medical practice in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills 

• Possess exceptional skills in developing and communicating vision and mission; demonstrated track record of lead and inspire a large and diverse workforce; and to develop and implement an anti-racist and equity-driven approach to population behavioral health
• Track record of leading, implementing, and/or managing change in large and innovative mental hygiene programs
• Demonstrated knowledge, training in the field of mental hygiene, with broad range of clinical service or public health experience

• Demonstrated track record in interpreting and applying new scientific knowledge to shape public health practice in the field of mental hygiene
• Ability to prioritize and complete high priority projects amidst competing multiple demands
• Outstanding communication skills with an ability to relate to diverse audiences, including laypeople, professionals of multiple disciplines, policy makers and elected officials.

Experience Required: 

• At least ten years of progressively responsible clinical and/or administrative leadership experience in a governmental, private, not-for-profit program addressing the needs of people with mental health or substance use concerns; or experiencing intellectual/developmental disabilities or affected by the criminal-legal systems.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing innovative large-scale public health and/or clinical programs and managing change in complex organizations
• Experience developing and measuring health outcomes in behavioral health, including reducing inequities; an informed perspective on applying a racial equity lens in decision making and planning;
• Medical degree preferred, licensed to practice in New York, and Board certified or eligible in psychiatry, addiction medicine, neurology, developmental pediatrics; or with an advanced degree in other behavioral health field, including psychology or social work and currently licensed to practice in New York.

Additional Information 

**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:

Please note:  If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:

• A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license.

• Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
• Current Resume
• Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)

Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.

If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment.   By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. 

Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL”

To Apply 

Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.   In the Job ID search bar, enter: Job ID number # 458258.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

Residency Requirement 

New York City Residency is not required for this position

POST UNTIL - Until Filled 

POSTING DATE - 02/11/2021