Chief Program Officer (LCSW)

Organization is seeking a Chief Program Officer to join its executive management team. Working with the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO will help articulate and carry out the agency's strategic vision while overseeing the organiztions broad portfolio of programs, which support people affected by mental health issues, addiction, health challenges, and homelessness.

programs include:

• Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Substance Use Services
• Health Homes – including adult programs and a 340B Pharmacy Program
• Prevention Education - Including Harm Reduction, HIV/STI services,
• Supportive Housing, DOHMH, OASAS and HASA

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Responsibilities

• With the CEO and executive team, guide strategic planning, service delivery, and management across multiple sites and departments.
• Under the Board's advisement and in partnership with the CEO and Chief Financial Officer, implement new strategic plan and develop new initiatives that advance the mission.
• Engage with the Board of Directors at the CEO's direction.
• Stay current on developments in the behavioral health workforce and community services to strengthen the organization's structure.
• Participate in budget development and maintain fiscal responsibility for a $20 million budget.
• Help diversify funding across government and private philanthropy, including supporting the annual fundraising event, government and foundation proposal writing, and stewardship of funder relationships alongside the CEO.
• Serve as liaison to key government agencies and major funders, including the AIDS Institute, SAMHSA, OASAS, HPA, and DOHMH.
• Represent the organization and its CEO on committees, task forces, and coalitions, and at speaking engagements, conference panels, and trainings.
• Directly supervise program directors, fostering a culture of transparency, inclusiveness, and openness with professional development opportunities for all staff.
• Build a high-performing, team-based culture aligned with the organization's core values of confidence, discipline, and professionalism by communicating the agency vision clearly, implementing yearly staff development plans, and mentoring.
• Guide program leadership and staff to take ownership of their work and improve program effectiveness.
• Set annual program, departmental, and staff goals, balancing workload and accountability with regular, constructive feedback.
• Oversee the coordination, integration, and delivery of all programs, contracts, and related services, fostering collaboration across program areas and consistently meeting the expectations of funders, partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
• With the CEO, COO, and Director of Behavioral Health, develop new program ideas and pilot projects.
• With development and senior staff, respond to government and foundation RFPs and RFAs, including developing model program designs.
• Monitor emerging needs among clients, government, philanthropy, and employers to keep programs relevant.
• Work closely with the finance department to budget for and monitor programmatic operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
• Evaluate program effectiveness against qualitative and quantitative goals and develop an assessment protocol to determine program feasibility and sustainability and improve service delivery.
• Analyze data to inform programmatic and operational decisions, and use the existing EHR platform to increase efficiency, transparency, and collaboration across teams.
• Implement corrective measures when data show they are needed and ensure compliance with BAC's Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs and all applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OMH, OASAS, and other state and federal requirements).
• Determine staffing plans to meet program goals and participate in hiring decisions for new program staff.
• Provide resources for ongoing Trauma-Informed Care training for supervisors and clinicians.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in a nonprofit, government, or philanthropic organization overseeing multiple programs or contracts, including at least 8 years in leadership; experience at an organization serving low-income communities is ideal.
• Advanced degree in social work, psychology, public health, public administration or similar.
• Active NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license is strongly desired
• Experience managing budgets over $8 million, with demonstrated leadership in change management and strategic planning.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: behavioral health/healthcare, health homes, workforce development, employment, or prevention education.
• Thorough knowledge of current local, state, and federal behavioral health/healthcare program trends and OMH/OASAS regulations.
• Strong management skills and experience leading a high-performing team across multiple sites, including professional development and mentorship; skilled at developing leaders from within.
• Extensive experience in program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, administrative operations, and fundraising.
• Positive track record of partnering with a Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors.
• Skilled grant writer with experience managing city, state, and federal grants.
• Ability to analyze and compile complex data for planning and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to represent BAC to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship builder who finds common ground, builds consensus, and strengthens collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Community awareness and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems; ability to keep pace with new technology.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Health insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11237