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Position Summary:

Working in tandem with DBHIDS team members, the Arts and Social Impact Strategist will lead the integration of creative arts into a diverse portfolio of community-focused behavioral health initiatives. This role is both visionary and hands-on, bridging the world of arts, wellness, and social change. The strategist will design, implement, and evaluate innovative arts-based approaches that foster healing, amplify community voices, and strengthen the impact of behavioral health programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Develop and implement a comprehensive arts integration strategy that aligns with the organization's mission and behavioral health goals.
• Identify opportunities to embed creative expression into existing and emerging community programs, ensuring cultural relevance and accessibility.
• Serve as a though leader on role of the arts in mental health, resilience, and social impact.

Program Design & Innovation

• Collaborate with program managers, clinicians, and community partners to co-create arts-based interventions that enhance therapeutic outcomes.
• Pilot and scale innovative projects--from public art installations to storytelling workshops--that address stigma, promote self-expression, and build community connection.
• Leverage emerging technologies( e.g., digital media, immersive experiences) to expand the reach and engagement of arts initiatives.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and maintain partnerships with local artists, cultural organizations, and advocacy groups to co-create impactful programming.
• Facilitate community co-design sessions to ensure initiatives reflect lived experiences and diverse perspectives.
• Represent the organization at conferences, panels, and community events to learn and share best practices and inspire collaboration.

Evaluation & Impact Measurement

• Work with DBHIDS teams and partners to establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the social, emotional, and behavioral health outcomes of arts-based programs.
• Prepare impact reports and case studies for stakeholders, funders, and the broader community.
• Continuously refine programs based on feedback, research, and emerging trends in art and health

Skills Required:

Creative Visionary: Able to imagine bold unconventional solutions that merge art and social change.

Culturally Responsive: Deep respect for diverse traditions, identities, and modes of expression.

Innovative Problem Solver: Comfortable experimenting, iterating, and adapting in dynamic environments.

Impact-Driven: Committed to measurable outcomes and meaningful community transformation.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written abilities to simplify complex information and communicate strategic goals.

Leadership: Provide guidance, motivate teams, and lead change management efforts.

Education and Experience: 

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Public Health, Community Development, or related field(or equivalent experience)
• 10+years of experience in arts-based community engagement, cultural programming, or social impact strategy.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing innovative arts initiatives within community or health-focused settings.
• Strong understanding of behavioral health principles and trauma-informed practices.
• Exceptional skills in collaboration, facilitation, and cross-sector partnership building.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, Social Innovation, or related discipline.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved communities.
• Familiarity with grant writing and fundraising for arts and health initiatives.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It Is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

Employees as wen as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. win examine reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis in accordance with the law.