Certified Behavioral Health Specialist

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

9d•$61,194 - $86,403•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Behavioral Health Specialist will serve as an Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Specialist, working as part of a multi-office team to support the CCBHC model. The role supports the ongoing operations and refinement of Maine’s CCBHC model and programmatic interests across the lifespan, adapting national standards for community-based behavioral health services to meet the needs of children and adults in Maine. The Specialist provides project leadership and management, aligns the initiative with DHHS/CBHS strategic priorities, and participates in model operations and initiatives across DHHS offices. The position also contributes to stakeholder advisory groups, develops and executes workplans and project milestones, tracks responsibilities and progress, and prepares and presents project updates to OBH leadership and internal and external stakeholders. The Specialist also has a key role in implementing and overseeing a recently awarded SAMHSA Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant. The grant is intended to strengthen Maine’s CCBHC model in selected communities and develop a Single Point of Access for behavioral health services.

Requirements

Eight-year combination of education and/or experience in one or more of the following: healthcare, social service or health plan administration; health planning; policy or program design and implementation; or healthcare-related program operations or project management.
Ability to lead complex initiatives, manage timelines and milestones, coordinate staff and organizational responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure successful implementation of program objectives.
Knowledge of community-based behavioral health service delivery, the CCBHC model, and behavioral health needs across the lifespan.
Ability to collaborate with multiple offices, community organizations, advisory groups, and external partners.
Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the competency areas in the requirements section, a writing sample, and a resume.

Nice To Haves

Preference for professional and/or clinical degrees in behavioral health (psychology or social work), human services, public administration, healthcare administration, public health, or a comparable field.

Responsibilities

Support the ongoing operations and refinement of Maine’s CCBHC model.
Provide project leadership and management and align the CCBHC initiative with DHHS/CBHS strategic priorities.
Participate in model operations and initiatives across DHHS offices.
Participate in stakeholder advisory groups as requested.
Execute workplans, timelines, and project milestones, and identify staff or organizations responsible for activities.
Monitor project activities and provide updates and reports to OBH leadership.
Deliver or co-deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders and committees about implementation activities and accomplishments.
Support programmatic implementation and oversight of the SAMHSA Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant.
Help strengthen the CCBHC model in selected communities and develop a Single Point of Access for behavioral health services.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and more than three weeks of annual vacation leave; vacation accrual increases with service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums covering 85%–95%, depending on salary; health insurance premium credit can reduce employee-only premiums by 5%.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents; additional unpaid leave may be available under the FMLA.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits for State employees.