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Program Director - Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant ProgramProgram Director - Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program No. 4906 Long Island University Brookville, New York Special Ed and Literacy Posted May 13, 2026 $95,000 - $100,000
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Job Type Administrative
Salary Range $95,000 - $100,000
Start Date As soon as possible
FLSA Status Exempt
Application Deadline Sep 13, 2026
Contact Please submit an online application
Job Description
Position Summary: As program director, responsibilities include providing leadership to the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program, including conducting regional and district needs assessments and deploying the resources of the specialists, under the direction of CCI. The Program Director will be the expert, in collaboration with the LIU faculty and LEA leadership teams, on addressing mental health needs, providing support to students, families and schools and the facilitation of recruits into the mental health field. The director will have a primary role in implementing the training/support and coaching of project staff, district leadership teams and oversee the Mental Health Awareness Training protocol.
Key Responsibilities: Respond to directives of the CCI and deploy resources accordingly Ensure all work of the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program is in alignment with grant deliverables and CCI priorities Participate in regional needs assessment and planning in collaboration with CCI and LEAs Conduct a needs assessment with identified districts to determine specialist deployment, and to better understand the mental health needs within that district Oversee all data collection, progress monitoring and evaluation
Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience: Expertise in evidence-based mental health services Spanish speaking Extensive knowledge of research-based interventions, instruction, and learning strategies Experience providing training, coaching professional development and/or technical assistance Strong presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills that support interacting with families and school/agency personnel
Education Requirements: Minimum of a Master's degree in the mental health field; Doctorate preferred
Working Conditions: Typical office setting with privacy, required regular travel to various locations throughout Long Island and occasionally work hours will be required during nights and weekends.
Materials and Equipment: Computer, copier, scanner, wireless access, phone and fax.
About LIU Post: LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University''s 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island''s Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks' Division I athletic program. LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
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