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Mentis' mission is to provide affordable, bilingual, and accessible mental health services for people of all ages. If you are interested in applying for a position, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Please see below for current openings.
Position: Director of Development
Department: Development
Reports to: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time, exempt, salaried and benefited
Agency Description: We provide affordable, bilingual, and accessible mental health services for people of all ages living in Napa County. Our vision is to create a community of enduring strength by equipping children, youth, adults, and seniors with the tools they need to live emotionally healthy and stable lives through programs ranging from prevention to mental health treatment.
Position Summary: The Development Director (DD) leads and oversees all aspects of the agency’s philanthropic and communications activities. Working closely with the Executive Director, Executive Leadership team, Board of Directors, and Development staff, the DD drives dynamic development, builds donor relationships, and marketing strategies that meet and exceed the agency’s goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
o Works closely with Executive Director, Leadership Team, and Board Development Committee to create and implement annual and long-term development and marketing strategies that help meet and exceed the agency’s revenue, service delivery, and community engagement goals.
o Leads Board Development/Stewardship Committee, strategically leveraging its membership to support community engagement and fundraising initiatives
o Strategically supports Marketing Committee
o Develop and monitor annual Development revenue targets and expense budget with an eye toward maximizing fundraising efficiency and ROI on expenses.
Gifts and Philanthropy
o Develop and cultivate donor relationships as well as solicit funds.
o Leads Mentis giving program, working closely with ED, Board, and Development committee to ensure regular (at least quarterly) engagement with all donors.
o Builds, sustains, and models a culture of stewardship, emphasizing long-term relationship-building over continual asking.
o Manages a personal portfolio of donors in conjunction with ED as well as supports ED with ongoing major donor engagement.
o Works with ED, Board, and Development committee to continually identify and cultivate potential new major donors.
Events and Fundraising
o Oversee execution of Mentis’ community engagement events, including Jeffersonian Dinner series, Blue Skies Ahead reception, Mental Health Awareness Month event, Donor breakfast, and potential other events, and annual fundraising campaigns, including end-of-year giving, monthly giving, Mental Health Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Month, and others throughout the year.
o Support the Development Team in project-managing all events and fundraising campaigns, including workplan tracking, budget monitoring, and supervising team tasks.
o Oversee messaging, guest experience and strategy, ensuring that all events and campaigns are executed with high fidelity to the Mentis brand and agency values.
Institutional Funding
o Work with Grant management consultant (who will write larger grants) and other directors on smaller/local grants, to manage annual grants pipeline, ensuring that all proposal and reporting deadlines are met and that continual prospect research identifies new funding opportunities.
o Coordinate with program staff where needed to gather program data and other content for grant proposals and reports.
Communications & Marketing
o Work with the Development Team to develop an engaging annual communications strategy and plan that meets the agency’s community engagement and fundraising goals.
o Support Development Team in creating and publishing engaging materials for a variety of audiences—including press releases, columns, media pitches, e-blasts, advertisements, radio features, event promotion materials, impact reports, and more.
o Serve as Mentis spokesperson along with other directors and board members, representing the agency in public through presentations, media interviews, and local event attendance.
Administration
o Develop and monitor annual development budget in conjunction with ED and Finance Director.
o Work with Development Team to analyze monthly reports on fundraising revenue and progress toward goals.
Supervision
o Provide effective and supportive supervision for Development Team.
o Encourage and provide professional growth opportunities.
o Monitor performance and provide guidance, support, and oversight where needed.
Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Have at least 5 years of development and/or communications experience, ideally in a non-profit setting (not required), in roles where you engaged with a variety of development/communications strategies and activities.
• Have at least 2 years of management experience including hiring, training, supervising, and developing staff.
• Have a proven track record in and are comfortable soliciting major gifts and other donations and meeting revenue targets.
• Enjoy building relationships and engaging communities from a variety of economic backgrounds.
• Ability to collaborate productively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including fellow staff, Mentis leadership, the Board of Directors, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently, take full responsibility for developing and implementing fundraising proposals and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to bring people together.
• High attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
• Ability to communicate with respect, tact, and diplomacy.
• Experience coordinating complex projects, juggling and driving forward multiple moving pieces at the same time.
• Solid time management skills and an ability to set and meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
• You have experience with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word, and other related software platforms.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Salary and Benefits:
Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, and skill set. Benefits for our regular full-time employees include the following: Earn up to 12 vacation days per year
• Earn up to 10 sick days per year
• Enjoy 12 holidays per year, plus a winter break (3 days)
• Up to 90% paid premium for medical and fully covered dental premium for the employee
• Vision and Dental Plans
• 401k retirement plan
• EAP Program
• Annual training allowance
• Paid time off for training
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Exempt position.
The pay range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000/year - based on experience and track record in development.
Please send a resume and a cover letter to [email protected] telling us about your interest in the job.
Mentis is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position: Prevention & Early Intervention Program Manager
Department: Prevention
Reports to: Prevention & Early Intervention Director
Employment Type: 40 hours per week, exempt, salaried, and benefited.
Prevention & Early Intervention Program Manager
This Program Manager leads the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Department, providing strategic, operational, and programmatic oversight across all PEI programs as part of an integrated continuum of care at Mentis that includes clinical services. This position is responsible for supervising and developing the PEI team, ensuring high-quality and equitable program delivery, managing budgets and data collection, and strengthening internal and external partnerships. The Manager will also play a key role in developing billable program pathways for PEI roles such as Certified Wellness Coach Community Health Worker, Enhanced Care Management Peer Support Specialist, and other emerging workforce categories.
Agency Description
Mentis provides bilingual professional support to people countywide of every age and income level. We believe equipping our residents with the tools they need to live emotionally healthy, stable lives creates a community of enduring strength. Our Prevention and Early Intervention programs are central to our mission of building a healthier community through upstream support and community-based initiatives.
Summary
We are looking for a dynamic person to join our Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) team. This position will include management responsibilities, including being a leader within the PEI team, supporting our school-based and community-based program staff in their development and workforce skills. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills, as well as a desire to make a difference in the lives of community members of all ages through program development and oversight.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary operational leader of the PEI Division, overseeing day-to-day functioning of school-based and community-based PEI programs.
• Partner with the Prevention Director to support grant planning, program design, and long-term strategy for growth and sustainability.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Certified Wellness Coaches and Prevention and Early Intervention Specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and shared leadership.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of new PEI staff; manage offboarding when staff leave to ensure smooth transitions.
• Address performance and team dynamics proactively, offering clear feedback, support, and follow-up to maintain a healthy, effective team environment.
• Maintain an actionable annual calendar for all key program and funder deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met or exceeded with minimal oversight.
• Manage and maintain systems for tracking relevant statistical and narrative data across all PEI programs.
• Lead the preparation of program data and narratives for grant reports and other funder requirements, in collaboration with the Prevention Director and Development team.
• Manage the PEI department budget in collaboration with the Prevention and Finance Directors, monitoring revenue and expenditures, and making recommendations to support fiscal health.
• Support the strategic integration of billable role pathways, including Community Health Workers (CHWs), Certified Wellness Coaches (CWCs), Enhanced Care Management (ECM), and Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists, into PEI program planning to diversify and sustain the department’s funding infrastructure and long-term viability.
• Maintain effective working relationships and ongoing communication with school district contacts, school staff, and other school-related agencies.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with community-based organizations to support community-based prevention objectives and joint initiatives.
• Represent Mentis and the PEI Division at community events, coalition tables, school district meetings, funder convenings, and interagency settings, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Model professional excellence, ethical conduct, and Mentis’ organizational values in all external-facing engagements.
• Work with the senior clinical manager to ensure that PEI services are seamlessly integrated with clinical services as part of a larger continuum of care offered at Mentis.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience
• Master’s degree - MSW, MA in counseling, Psychology, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program management with a supervisory role within community mental health, education, or nonprofit settings.
Licensure and Supervision Requirements
This position requires supervision of Certified Wellness Coaches (CWCs). CWC supervision is a critical component of this role and must hold one of the following qualifications:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Core Competencies
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally.
• Strategic and systemic thinker with problem-solving abilities, with a track record of implementing program improvements.
• Cultural humility and commitment to equity, with experience working in diverse communities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with data management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of evidence-based prevention curricula and trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities.
• Ability to be flexible with shifting responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience with Medi-Cal billing and/or billing for community health worker, certified wellness coach or peer support services.
• Familiarity with Napa County community resources, school districts, and mental health service systems.
• Experience working with school-based programs and community partnerships.
• Demonstrated experience with budget management, data analysis, and grant reporting preferred.
This is a full-time position (40 hours a week, with some evenings and weekends) with a competitive salary: $85,000-$90,000 BOE and an excellent benefit package. We offer a very generous holiday schedule as well as schedule flexibility, both of which are designed to encourage good self-care practices and a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits for our regular full-time employees include the following:
• Earn up to 12 vacation days per year
• Earn up to 10 sick days per year
• Enjoy 12 holidays per year, plus a week-long winter break
• Up to 90% paid premium for medical and fully covered dental premium
• 401k retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual training allowance
California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a nonexempt position. The pay range for this position is $85,000-$90,000/year. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
This is a full-time position (40 hours a week).
Mentis is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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