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Summary: The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain, and empower parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most. Together with our supporters, we're helping children reach their full potential in school and life. We share all our resources freely and do not accept funding from the pharmaceutical industry. The Vice President of School and Community Programs (VP, SCP) will maintain and lead direct services and training initiatives with our partner public and charter schools in New York, California, and select states, setting program goals, hiring and onboarding field-based clinical teams, marketing the program to schools, community groups, donors, state, and local agencies, and other partners. The VP, SCP will oversee all program-related special and cultivation events; and the management of clinical and administrative staff. Reporting to the President, this position is full-time, exempt, and in-person at least four (4) days per week. We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments. The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named aGreat Place to Work-Certifiedcompany! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets, and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website. The Child Mind Institute is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a comprehensive Fiscal Year strategic plan for school and community programs. Ensure alignment with organizational objectives and effectively communicate the plan to all relevant stakeholders. Serve as an ambassador for the program and organization at conferences, meetings, and other public engagements. Represent the Child Mind Institute professionally in all interactions, enhancing the organization's reputation and visibility. Maintain the highest standards of care by ensuring all evidence-based treatments and educational services meet predefined quality metrics. Establish clear, measurable goals and objectives for program delivery and implement regular evaluations to ensure standards are met. Uphold and promote a culture of ethical practice within the program. Ensure all activities and decisions reflect the values and mission of the Child Mind Institute, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Oversee the creation of robust systems for the collection, analysis, and reporting of program effectiveness data. Utilize this data to inform program improvements, demonstrate impact to stakeholders, and guide strategic decision-making. Provide strong leadership and oversight to the program/department. Conduct regular performance evaluations, offer continuous coaching and development opportunities, and foster a collaborative and supportive team environment. Ensure all supervisory practices adhere to CMI policies and legal requirements. Maintain strong relationships with funders by participating in meetings and preparing reports on program plans and accomplishments. Ensure transparency and accountability in all communications with funders. Collaborate with other executive team leaders to identify and secure strategic and philanthropic partnerships. Provide accurate and compelling program information for proposals and review draft applications to ensure alignment with department and organizational goals. Ensure full compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies related to school and community-based treatments. Maintain accurate and timely reporting as required by law and CMI policy. Qualifications: Relevant doctoral or master's degree in mental health or education-related field required 10+ years experience in clinical or educational program development, evaluation and program design required Expertise in youth education or mental health and passion for Child Mind Institute's mission 5+ years experience working in school and community settings 5+ years experience in managing teams Special Considerations: Please upload your CV during the application process. The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state, and depending on the role) if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.