Director of School Mental Health Implementation

Job Summary

The New York State Mental Health Alliance (NYSMHA) is seeking a Director of Program Implementation to manage the day-to-day delivery of our programs and projects across New York State. This person will coordinate staff and consultant teams, turn commitments into practical work plans, and help ensure that districts and partners receive high-quality services and resources. The role reports to NYSMHA’s Chief Operating Officer. Project AWARE is one of the projects this person may be assigned to lead on NYSMHA’s behalf.

Duties

• Manage the day-to-day activities of assigned NYSMHA projects, keeping people coordinated, work on schedule and project related deliverables on track.
• Supervise assigned NYSMHA staff and coordinate consultant teams, with clear responsibilities, priorities and expectations.
• Turn approved commitments into project plans with named leads, realistic timelines and the resources needed to deliver them.
• Coordinate and review project related deliverables, including services, training, resources, implementation support and reports, as required by each project.
• Set quality expectations with program leads and subject matter experts; review work, gather feedback and address delivery problems.
• Track progress, deadlines, capacity and risks, and bring decisions about scope, staffing, budget or timelines to the COO.
• Maintain required project records and evidence, and work with the COO and finance team to track staff effort, consultant work and costs.
• Coordinate NYSMHA’s work with districts, clients, funders and partners while keeping each organization’s responsibilities clear.
• Review outcomes and lessons with project teams and use them to improve future delivery.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in school psychology, counseling, social work, public health, education, educational leadership or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and substantial leadership experience.
• Experience leading school-based mental health, MTSS, prevention, workforce development or work across multiple districts.
• Working knowledge of school settings and the ability to build productive relationships with district and partner leaders.
• Experience planning professional learning or implementation support, coordinating specialists and turning goals into measurable deliverables.
• Strong writing, facilitation, organization and follow-through; ability to manage several projects and communicate clearly with varied audiences.
• Experience with federal grants, continuous quality improvement, rural schools, BOCES partnerships or New York State district operations is helpful. Relevant New York State licensure or certification is welcome but is not required for every qualified candidate. This role involves travel within New York State and meeting applicable district access requirements.

How to apply

Submit a résumé and a brief letter describing a project involving several teams or partners that you led, what you were responsible for, and how you measured progress. Apply through Connectwithus@nysmhalliance.org by November 1, 2026. For an accommodation in the application process, contact Connectwithus@nysmhalliance.org.

NYSMHA is committed to fair, job-related selection and welcomes applicants whose experience prepares them to do this work well.

Join us in transforming school mental health services by leading innovative initiatives that empower students to thrive academically and emotionally!

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 10 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Canandaigua, NY 14424 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canandaigua, NY 14424

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000