Position Title: Director of Ma'at & Community Mental Health Initiatives
SALARY: $140,000 per year
SCHEDULE: Full-time position. Onsite/Hybrid
BENEFITS: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Commuter stipend
MA'AT PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Ma'at Program is HCN's Afri-centric clinical and community wellness initiative designed to support children, youth, and families in San Francisco with culturally grounded mental health services, case coordination, healing-centered engagement, and community connection. Rooted in the principles of balance, truth, order, reciprocity, and harmony, Ma'at integrates cultural knowledge, trauma-informed care, and community-defined best practices to honor the lived experiences of families impacted by generational trauma, racism, displacement, and poverty.
The program provides clinical services-including therapy, family work, and emotional wellness support-delivered in community settings, homes, schools, and transitional or permanent supportive housing sites. Ma'at staff work closely with families to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges, while strengthening protective factors, enhancing resilience, and supporting overall wellbeing. With an emphasis on trust, cultural affirmation, and genuine partnership, the Ma'at Program uplifts families through holistic healing, community connection, and resource access.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Ma'at & Community Mental Health Initiatives is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and management of the clinical programs within the organization. This role focuses on developing, implementing, and evaluating programs that address community needs, improve service delivery, and ensure alignment with the organization's mission. The Program Director will lead program teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management and Development:
- Design, implement, and oversee non-clinical programs, ensuring they meet the needs of the target population and align with organizational goals.
- Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and implement improvements to enhance outcomes.
- Develop and manage program budgets, allocating resources efficiently and responsibly.
- Ensure programs adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
Strategic Planning:
- Contribute to the organization's strategic planning process, identifying program
- growth and development opportunities.
- Align program goals and objectives with the broader organizational strategy.
- Monitor trends and best practices to inform program innovation and
Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and fundersto support program initiatives.
- Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and conferences to promote programs and services.
- Develop outreach strategies to increase community engagement and participation in programs.
Grant Management and Fund Development:
- Identify funding opportunities and assist in writing grants to support program activities.
- Manage grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and achievement of project goals.
- Collaborate with the development team to secure financial support for programs.
Data Management and Reporting:
- Collect and analyze program data to assess program effectiveness and inform Decision-making.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to funders, stakeholders, and organizational leadership.
- Utilize data to support continuous quality improvement efforts.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure programs comply with all relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with program delivery.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation per organizational and legal requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Licensed or Registered as a Marriage and Family Therapist, MFTI, LMFT, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, ASW or Psychologist
- Minimum 5 years' experience providing direct services to children, youth, and families
Preferred
- Experience in community-based or publicly funded mental health programs
- Experience overseeing group-based services, trainings, or workshops
- Familiarity with Medi-Cal, grant-funded, or contract-based billing models.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in both office and community settings across San Francisco.
- Occasional evening or weekend hours for community events or family needs.
HCN's Community Culture
Of all the above important qualifications, bring the heartfelt quality of compassion, with exquisite cultural responsiveness as a primary guiding quality, not only of your professional life, but of what you hold dear.
Please bring a strong analysis of how race, ethnicity, culture, language, region, poverty, sexual and gender identity, age, education, opportunities and resources generationally made available or not, and systemic oppressions impact a person's mental health.
Please have stories of your own life and how you have been a mover and shaker to transform these systems.
Please accept that HCN is a vibrant community that has a legacy that is of interest to you, and is also prompted to grow steadily, and with the respect of what has been done well central in the conversation.
