Wellness Director

Interested in leading culturally rooted wellness services for Filipinos in San Francisco?

Oversee mental health programs and build community partnerships with FMHI-SF, as our next Wellness Director!

Job Title: Wellness Director (Part-time, 50% FTE)

Starting Compensation: $85-95,000 FTE. 50% FTE: $42,500- $47,500. Depending on Experience, Part-time Role

Ideal Start Date: November 2025, with some flexibility depending on recruitment timing

Filipino-American Development Foundation (FADF) is searching for a Part-time Wellness Director for the Filipino Mental Health Initiative - San Francisco (FMHI-SF). The Director will serve as the primary liaison between FADF and other contracted agencies for FMHI-SF programming and development. This role is responsible for ensuring program compliance, overseeing reporting requirements, and supporting ongoing community engagement. Reporting to FADF’s Executive Director, this role will work closely with the Director of Clinical Programming and the Director of Wellness Education & Youth Programs to implement culturally responsive wellness strategies.

About FMHI-SF

Founded in 2012, the Filipino Mental Health Initiative – San Francisco (FMHI-SF) is a collaborative network of providers, advocates, community leaders, and members dedicated to supporting the mental wellness of Filipinos in San Francisco. FMHI-SF works to increase access to culturally competent behavioral health services and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. For more about our work, see fmhi-sf.org.

Community partners include Galing Bata at Bessie Carmichael Elementary School, SOMCAN, Bayanihan Equity Center, Pin@y Educational Partnerships, Mabuhay Health Center, San Francisco State University, West Bay, South of Market Mental Health Clinic, and more. FMHI-SF focuses on multigenerational outreach and engagement through trusted community-based partners.

FMHI-SF is a project of the Filipino-American Development Foundation. At FADF we envision a thriving Filipino-American community where all members have access to resources, support, and opportunities to thrive economically, socially, culturally, emotionally, physically, and artistically. For more about our work, see fadf-sf.org.

All FADF staff embody our core values

• Bayanihan: Community working together
• Katatagan: Social sustainability “strong and grounded.”
• Karangalan: Cultural integrity and pride
• Malasakit: Caring for each other
• Kagalingan: Betterment of all

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.
• Develop program manuals and implement programmatic and administrative policies and procedures to attain program goals and objectives.
• Oversee and collaborate with FMHI-SF programs and staff that includes an executive assistant, Director of Clinical Programming, Coordinator, and Clinicians.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Programming on developing comprehensive mental health programs tailored to the community based on needs, feedback, and surveys.
• Ensure high-quality, culturally-appropriate mental health care programs provided.
• Support the evaluation and effectiveness of programs using data and feedback.
• Oversee quality assurance in the program’s service delivery including clinical care and documentation.
• Coordinate communication with FMHI-SF staff and other service components to develop and execute work plans.
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Serve on organizational committees, working groups, and other bodies as assigned.
• Oversee existing partnerships with schools, businesses, and other organizations to expand program reach and ensure quality of partnerships.
• Write and support grant proposals and applications to enhance the program and its financial viability, including development of detailed budgets as required for grants.
• Reporting duties include, but are not limited to: data collection and analysis; maintaining databases; communicating findings with stakeholders and partners; gathering and presenting data in an actionable format; and reporting budgets in compliance with stakeholder and partner requirements.
• Makes programmatic and administrative recommendations to FMHI-SF staff and core group in accordance with the FMHI-SF’s program goals and objectives.
• Coordinate communication with FMHI-SF staff and other service components to develop and execute work plans.
• Support fundraising and fund development activities including grant writing, meetings/tours with funders and donors, donor stewardship, and representing FMHI-SF in events/convenings.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Degree in health, mental health, education, organizational leadership or at least 8+ years equivalent experience.
• At least seven years of professional experience in the mental health, wellness, or human services fields required with at least three years at the supervisory level preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a non-profit organization with focus on the A&PI population is highly preferred; familiarity with San Francisco community systems-of-care & resources is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission & goals of FMHI-SF.
• Knowledge and experience in convening, community organizing, and outreach.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively and independently, stay highly organized, and interact professionally with a diverse, multicultural, and interdisciplinary team at all levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Applicants with Filipino bilingual skills are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY, due to the populations served.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and working with individuals seeking psychotherapy services.
• Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to represent the organization in the community.
• Skills in supervising, evaluating, comprehensive staff development.
• Familiarity with community support systems, health care and human service resources, court, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills and administrative abilities.
• Ability to work flexible days and hours, including evenings and weekends, and to travel locally as needed to meet project or operational requirements.
• Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Knowledge of and the ability to comply with the state's mental health code.

Workplace and Benefits

This is a part-time remote/hybrid position at our new office, located at 457 Minna in SF’s SoMa District, starting in November. We have a small, collaborative, team-oriented culture and look forward to welcoming you!

Benefits for this part-time role include sick time, access to CalSavers retirement.

To Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please let us know what interests you about the position, and what about our mission resonates with you. This position shall remain open until a candidate is selected and hired.

For more information about FMHI-SF visit fmhi-sf.org.

For more about FADF, visit fadf-sf.org.

Everyone Welcome

FADF and FMHI-SF is an equal-opportunity employer. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and we welcome candidates whose lived experiences align with the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical ability, or length of time spent unemployed. The strongest candidates will let us know how their experiences and abilities relate to this role.

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