Behavioral Health - Technical Assistance Lead

WICHE•Boulder, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Behavioral Health Program seeks a doctoral-level behavioral health generalist to provide technical assistance for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of psychology internship consortia. These training programs coordinate internship experiences across multiple participating organizations and sites. The position helps consortium partners establish and sustain coordinated, high-quality psychology internship training programs by assessing readiness, supporting shared training and administrative structures, assisting with accreditation-related activities, and helping resolve operational challenges. The role also contributes to broader behavioral health consultation, training, evaluation, and workforce development projects. The position works with consortium leaders, training directors, supervisors, and partner organizations. Successful candidates bring sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance for organizations with differing resources and needs. The position is hybrid, combining onsite work at WICHE’s Boulder, Colorado, office with remote work. The onsite schedule is established with the supervisor based on program and project needs. Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree in psychology; psychologist licensure is not required. Direct experience with psychology internship programs is preferred but not required. The role is classified as full-time, exempt, with a salary of $92,000–$100,000 based on experience. The position is available immediately and remains open until filled. Travel is approximately 20% of the time; one trip of one to three nights per month is routine because of the size of the WICHE region. The role may involve generative AI for research, drafting, or analysis, subject to WICHE’s AI Use Policy, including transparency, careful review, and privacy and security requirements. WICHE’s Behavioral Health Program provides technical assistance, education, consulting, and research services to strengthen behavioral health care in the West. Its initiatives focus on behavioral health workforce analysis and growth and improvements to the public mental health system, including services in rural areas and training supporting prevention, treatment, and recovery. WICHE is an interstate compact that partners with states, territories, and postsecondary institutions on higher education, workforce development, and behavioral health.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in psychology.
Working knowledge of psychology internship training and APA accreditation standards and processes, with the ability to translate requirements into actionable plans.
Knowledge of public behavioral health systems and the organizational settings in which psychology training occurs.
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, technical assistance, or training to professional audiences.
Strong facilitation skills, including helping groups reach shared decisions and develop workable solutions.
Project management skills, including planning, budgeting, coordination, and monitoring deliverables.
Strong analytical, research, and professional writing skills, including the ability to prepare complex reports and practical guidance.
Strong oral communication skills and ability to establish effective working relationships across organizations.
Ability to navigate differing organizational priorities with sound judgment.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with standard office, virtual collaboration, and data management tools.
Intermediate proficiency in statistical methods and analytical software used in behavioral health research or evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working in, developing, administering, or supporting a psychology internship program, particularly a multisite training consortium.
Experience preparing accreditation materials or supporting accreditation reviews.
Experience in clinical practice, clinical supervision, or psychology training.
Knowledge of behavioral health financing, public-sector administration, and workforce policy.
Familiarity with public behavioral health systems in the western United States and Pacific territories.
Published professional writing related to behavioral health policy, practice, training, or workforce development.
Advanced skills in statistical analysis, program evaluation, or health analytics.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of psychology internship consortia.
Help consortium partners establish and sustain coordinated, high-quality psychology internship training programs.
Assess consortium readiness and support shared training and administrative structures.
Assist with accreditation-related activities.
Help consortium partners resolve operational challenges.
Work with consortium leaders, training directors, supervisors, and partner organizations.
Contribute to broader behavioral health consultation, training, evaluation, and workforce development projects.
Travel approximately 20% of the time, including routine trips of one to three nights per month.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a generous employer contribution to a health savings account.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match of 200% on employee contributions up to 5% after six full months of employment.
Four weeks of vacation accrual per year.
Sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Personal leave time.