Director of Mental Hygiene Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive identification of divisional communications priorities through community engagement and stakeholder listening
• Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends and gaps in behavioral health communications
• Lead rapid-response communications during public health events or behavioral health crises
• Ensure communications are accessible, culturally responsive, and available in multiple languages
• Design and implement research initiatives to evaluate communications effectiveness
• Directly supervise and mentor the Division’s Communications Officer
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to integrate research findings into planning

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public affairs, or a related field
• Expertise in public health or behavioral health contexts
• Experience in media relations and digital communications
• Ability to produce high-quality written work products under deadline
• Master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with government agencies or large mission-driven organizations
• Multilingual ability
• Supervisory experience

About the Company

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Mental Hygiene (DMH) works to shape how eight million New Yorkers understand and access behavioral health services through compelling public messaging and community-centered strategies.