Assistant Director, Mental Health Services

In your first 90 days as Assistant Director of Mental Health Services, you won't just be maintaining programs-you will actively shape the future of community mental health support across Singapore.

Joining Montfort Care during a key phase of growth, you will work closely with the Director to lead program strategy, scale new footprint initiatives-including our upcoming Shaw Tower space and new premises developments-and empower a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting individuals with mental health conditions and their caregivers.

If you thrive on translating high-level policy into high-impact community care, this leadership role offers the exact balance of strategic architecture, operational oversight, and purpose-driven work you are looking for.

Why Join Montfort Care?

At Montfort Care, we operate on three core principles: Resonance, Ingenuity, and Stronger Together.

• Purpose with Support: We are a vibrant workplace where collaboration, camaraderie, and mutual care are part of daily operations. You will step into an environment that celebrates innovation and recognizes that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our staff.
• Continuous Growth & Agility: Experience a dynamic, fast-paced environment with structured opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and leadership exposure.
• Tangible Community Value: Your leadership directly directly translates into accessible care, better support networks, and stronger advocacy for vulnerable individuals and families across Singapore.

What You Will Do

1. Strategic Leadership & Program Architecture

• Support the Director in designing and executing strategic initiatives aligned with Montfort Care's mission to elevate community mental health care.
• Enhance existing mental health programs to address evolving community needs while driving key expansion initiatives, including new site setups and space development (e.g., Shaw Tower initiative).
• Oversee program evaluations, tracking performance metrics and service quality to drive data-informed continuous improvement.

2. Operational & Financial Governance

• Collaborate on annual budget planning, expenditure tracking, and resource allocation across mental health service lines.
• Oversee internal/external reporting, funding claims, and compliance with statutory laws, social service standards, and accreditation benchmarks.
• Partner with IT vendors to enhance digital tool adoption and manage robust data systems (including Social 360) for clear operational continuity.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration & Advocacy

• Build strategic networks with government agencies (e.g., MSF, MOH, NCSS), healthcare providers, grassroot organizations, and funding partners.
• Champion mental health awareness through public education initiatives, community events, and sector advocacy.

4. Team Development & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of social service and mental health professionals.
• Serve as the direct liaison between the Mental Health team and HR to champion staff well-being, talent development, and succession planning.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of progressive leadership in social services, with a clear focus on mental health service delivery, program management, and team supervision.
• Sector Expertise: Deep understanding of Singapore's mental health frameworks, regulatory landscape, and relevant social service domains (e.g., Family Services, Eldercare, Child Protection).
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, cross-agency collaboration, and community advocacy.

Preferred Skills & Core Competencies

• Proven strategic thinking with the agility to navigate operational complexity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership capacity to inspire multidisciplinary teams and foster a supportive, outcome-focused team culture.
• High analytical competency in data oversight, project reporting, and tech-enabled social work workflows.
  
  
  Mary Clare Abraham
  Client Services Manager
  Morgan McKinley Singapore, Talent Solutions
  EA License No: 11C5502
  Personnel Registration No: R22109486