Program Director Job Announcement
Mental Health America of Hawaii, the state’s leading mental health advocacy and education organization is seeking a Program Director responsible for all aspects of the agency’s program services in alignment with the agency’s mission and core values, including program design and development, implementation, reporting, needs assessments, evaluation, and supervision of program staff. This position is full-time and exempt.
Our mental health programs currently focus on youth suicide prevention statewide, so our ideal candidate would be skillful in and passionate about:
- Empowering, training, and supporting youth to be mental health advocates for themselves and their communities
- Becoming proficient in specific standardized mental health trainings as a master trainer
- Working with diverse groups in deeply collaborative ways to increase mental health awareness, resources, and access to services
- Internal and external leadership
- Continuously updating and increasing their knowledge about mental health issues, systems of care, current research and public health methods for improving mental health and preventing suicide and incorporating this knowledge into agency programs and practices
Working at MHAH means wearing many hats and pitching in to help other team members (we are 6 strong!) In addition to the necessary professional background, we are looking for someone who likes a varied workday, wants to be out in the community, and is willing to do everything from set up and breakdown at events to public speaking engagements. We also need a team member who shares our commitment to social justice, policies of inclusion, and understanding and compassion for people living with mental health issues.
Salary range starts at $55,000 annually
Application deadline: October 22, 2018.
Please send your resume and a cover letter stating why you are a good fit for this position by email only to info@mentalhealthhawaii.org.
No phone inquiries please.
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