Program Manager Community Mental Health at Children's National Hospital

The Program Manager will oversee programs and projects related to community mental health policy and stakeholder engagement. The Community Mental Health (CMH) team has a particular focus on systems change through community-based research and engagement, local policy and advocacy and program implementation. The Program Manager will play a leadership role in strategic planning and provide oversight to the policy and community engagement initiatives and team to improve mental health, wellness and other outcomes for all children in Washington, DC, with a particular focus on vulnerable communities. Collaborates with external policy and advocacy partners to advance the CMH team's policy goals. Collaborates with internal and external partners to advance sustainable funding through billing and payment. Engages with community, education and/or healthcare leaders, direct service providers, and families to improve the city's system of support for families, and promote positive and healthy development of children. Seek funding opportunities through grants or other funding sources for program activities, and oversee relevant grants management activities, including submissions, reports and budget management . The Program Manager will work closely with other program managers in the Child Health Advocacy Institute and other divisions to ensure synergy with community affairs and education programs and community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs and will serve as the point of contact with the Government Affairs team.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree awarded in relevant field; Masters Degree preferred. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

At least 5 years of progressive related experience. Administration/team leader experience in related job function. Supervisory/ management experience in related job function preferred (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Demonstrated cross-sector leadership and management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in compiling and analyzing data to support upper management decision-making. Proficient in the use of administrative and clinical information resources and decision-support tools. Experienced in department budget and personnel communication preferred

Functional Accountabilities

Strategic Planning and Program Administration

• Contribute to the strategic plan for department services, include short-term and long-term objectives; implement strategic plan through management of day-to-day operation of department, division or service area.
• Collect and analyze customer feedback and evaluate service/department effectiveness; troubleshoot operational issues and develop action plans to resolve
• Design and implement data driven community-based interventions focused on critical health threats to child health and well-being.
• Collaborate with upper management on significant operational issues/barriers; incorporate findings into plan of modifying program/ service delivery; assist upper management in the development, implementation and evaluation of services, programs, policies and procedures, and performance standards to achieve departmental goals.
  
  

Human Resources Management

• Hire, train, develop and direct assigned staff to meet operational objectives.
• Monitor and supervise staff; assess staff and provide verbal and written feedback as needed and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Develop professional development and performance improvement plans for staff as needed; engage staff in decision making and support staff to perform at the highest level.
  
  

Community Advocacy Management

• Work with Directors to establish CNMC as a local, regional, and national voice on advocacy for children.
• Provide strategic direction to identify, implement, evaluate, and expand advocacy programs.
• Oversee initiatives related to community mental health, providing strategic direction and staff oversight
• Oversee policy and advocacy work related to community mental health initiatives, including oral and written communication as well as partnership development
  
  

Financial and Resource Management

• Identify, secure and manage funding resources and in-kind donations to support program sustainability
• Develop and maintain budget for programs to achieve goals
• Seek partnerships and collaborations that will assist in providing resources (both in-kind and financial) for community advocacy and community benefit activities.
• Develop new initiatives/campaigns that will result in financial support for community advocacy and community benefit.
  
  

Partnership Building and Sustainability

• Cultivate formal linkages with primary care providers and community-based stakeholders for community advocacy activities and
• Implement communication plan to local, regional and national stakeholders
• Participate in and represent the institution’s interest at community associations, committees and collaborative organizations on an ongoing basis
  
  

Primary Location

Maryland-Silver Spring

Work Locations

Inventa Towers

Job

Management

Organization

Ctr Clinical & Community Rsrch

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

9a-5p

Job Posting

Dec 3, 2025, 8:34:14 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

85404.8