Assistant Director, Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC)

Description

The NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research is committed to creating new knowledge about the root causes of poverty, developing evidence-based interventions to address its consequences, and rapidly translating research findings into action through policy and best practices.

We are looking to hire a talented and motivated individual to serve as a full time Assistant Director for Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC). Reporting to the Director of Healthcare Innovation, and working in collaboration with the TTAC team, the Assistant Director for TTAC will be primarily responsible for leading the design, management and coordination of a new 3-year Clinical Fellowship Program implemented by the Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC).

TTAC is a NYC Health Department-funded technical assistance center dedicated to expanding New York’s capacity to promote positive mental health in early childhood and the perinatal period. As part of this role, they will oversee a new fellowship program that will train graduate students in the integrated clinical competencies needed to support families with children from birth to five years and pregnant/postpartum individuals, including families in the child welfare system. This role oversees the development, implementation, and delivery of training, education, consultation, and technical assistance to fellows, while serving as the primary liaison to graduate schools, funders and internal/external partners.

The ideal candidate will have the drive and desire to work and grow with a fast-paced team, have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and is able to work collaboratively with a diverse and high-energy team.

Responsibilities:

●      Lead the design, coordination and implementation of the Fellowship program.

●      Collaborate with TTAC leadership to develop training curricula and a supervision framework that are grounded in effective adult learning practices and meet the needs of diverse learners.

●      Facilitate planning and problem-solving with internal and external stakeholders.

●      Oversee data tracking systems; monitor and report on deliverables and fellows' progress and use evaluation findings to continuously improve curricula and delivery methods.

●      Build and maintain relationships with Graduate Social Work/Mental Health Counseling Programs and other key stakeholders, including the licensed mental health clinics in which fellows will provide services

●      Recruit applicants for the fellowship and develop and oversee an equitable application process.

●      Collaborate with administrative support to coordinate logistics for meetings and events (e.g., scheduling, materials prep, conference setup).

●      Provide general administrative support, including editing presentations and managing training materials.

●      Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

●      Master’s degree in Social Work or related field, with expertise in perinatal and/or early childhood mental health.

●      Minimum 3 years of experience managing programs, teams, or large-scale projects.

●      Experience working with or within local or state government systems.

●      Trained in reflective practice, including providing and receiving reflective supervision.

Knowledge & Skills:

●      Strong foundational knowledge of perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH), including a multisystem, cultural, and developmental perspective.

●      Experience in fellowship, training or academic program administration

●      Clinical expertise in issues affecting young children in the child welfare system (e.g., attachment, trauma, intergenerational trauma, evidence-based interventions).

●      Familiarity with the NYC child welfare system, Family Courts, ACS Preventive/Foster Care services, and related service systems (EI, CPSE, housing, etc.).

●      Awareness of current child welfare reform efforts, particularly those emphasizing prevention.

●      Knowledge of graduate social work/mental health counseling education and MHC/MSW program structures.

●      Data analytic skills and reporting.

 

Technical & Interpersonal Skills:

●      Strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.