Mental Health Center Director

Mental Health Center Director Job Description Mental Health Center Director Job Description

Spiritus Christi is a faith community striving to be the continuing presence of Jesus in the 21st century. Rooted in Jesus’ words, “No one who comes to me will I ever reject,” we seek to live out his inclusive and transformative message.

We welcome all people—regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or faith background—to fully participate in every aspect of our worship and ministry. As an inclusive and mission-driven church, we are dedicated to confronting racism and transforming the world through compassionate service: supporting the poor, welcoming immigrants, accompanying people in recovery, walking with those leaving prison, and fostering global solidarity in Haiti and Mexico.

Embracing the universal meaning of “Catholic,” we celebrate diversity and unity beyond denominational boundaries. Our community values lifelong spiritual growth, active youth engagement, and liturgies rich in Homilies, Hospitality, and Hymns. Through inclusive sacraments and a shared Eucharist, Spiritus Christi equips people to live out Jesus’ radical message of love and justice in everyday life.

SCMHC Director Role

The director ensures the implementation of the mission of Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center by overseeing all aspects of its operations. The director is responsible for all health care practices, volunteer activities, financial management, and staff supervision. The director is a staff member of Spiritus Christi Church, accountable to its personnel policies and its community of faith. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attendance at a parish staff meeting (twice per month) and regular/ongoing participation in the life of the faith community.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to inquiries and requests for care. This includes assigning people to appropriate clinicians and/or making referrals as necessary
• Acting as liaison among collaborating entities
• Providing support to program participants as needed
• Recruiting, selecting, training and supporting of volunteers and staff
• Collaborating with and supervising volunteer staff
• Enriching and developing volunteer staff through gatherings, ongoing education, retreats, etc.
• Supervision of Center’s paid staff (currently one part-time Associate Administrator and one part-time mental health counselor)
• Recruiting and selecting advisory board members
• Establishing and implementing mental health center budget
• Monitoring and accounting for monthly financial statements
• Overseeing fund development plans and activities, including fund raising, grant writing/reporting, United Way appeals, and relationship building with churches, businesses, and individual private donors
• Overseeing the publishing of the annual report and newsletters
• Collecting information for program evaluation
• Special assignments in role of parish staff member
• Ensuring practice compliance with local, state and HIPAA guidelines
• Other duties as necessary for operation of the Center

Personal Attributes

• Belief in healing and recovery
• Faith in the skills and knowledge of those who consult us
• Multicultural humility
• Belief in health care as a human right
• Commitment to antiracism, diversity, radical inclusion and justice
• Commitment to giving and receiving feedback
• Integrity and compassion, with an ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Reliability and flexibility
• Maturity, with discerning judgment
• A spirit of hospitality for volunteers, staff and those who consult us

The Finer Details

Education

Experience

• NYS licensed mental health clinician (e.g., Psych RN, NP, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.)
• Experience in linking people with necessary social services, such as food, clothing, shelter, etc. Familiarity with…