Director of Mental Hygiene Communications, Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner at City of New York, Long Island City, NY

Director of Mental Hygiene Communications, Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner at City of New York in Long Island City, NY. Full-time. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Mental Hygiene (DMH) is seeking a strategic, equity-driven communications leader to serve as Director of Communications
within the Office of the Executive Deputy Commissioner (EDC). This is an opportunity to shape how eight million New Yorkers understand and access behavioral health services, through compelling public messaging, media engagement, and community-centered communication strategies.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Why you should work for us?

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for
federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even
fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s
website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024
assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated
union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while
serving New Yorkers.
Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the
week from home.

contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access
and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in
the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment
Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

  1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

  1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.