Legal Partnership Program Director

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

The Medical/Public Health-Legal Partnership Program Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for an integrated legal partnership embedded within the Bureau of Health Promotion for Justice-Impacted Populations. This role is responsible for developing and sustaining partnerships with legal service providers, aligning legal services with public health priorities, and ensuring high-quality, effective program implementation.

What You Will Do

Lead and manage all aspects of the medical/public health-legal partnership, including strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation. Develop and deliver training for program staff on legal issues, partnership workflows, and the intersection of law and public health.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience building and managing cross-sector partnerships, particularly with legal or community-based organizations, and a commitment to health equity and social justice.

Requirements

  • Master's degree (e.g., MPH, MPA, or MSW) in related field.
  • 6 years of experience in program management, public health, healthcare, legal services, or a related field.
  • 2 years of demonstrated experience building and managing cross-sector partnerships, particularly with legal or community-based organizations.
  • Licensed attorney and/or JD strongly preferred
  • Experience overseeing complex programs, including operations, staff supervision, and performance management.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance, program evaluation, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Experience working with diverse, criminal legal system-impacted and underserved populations with complex health, mental health and resource needs, with a commitment to health equity and social justice.

Benefits

  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Paid holidays
  • Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran
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