Certified Behavioral Health Specialist

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

8d•$61,194 - $86,403•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), is hiring a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Specialist to support Maine’s CCBHC model. The position works within a multi-office team to assist with ongoing operations and refinement of the model, supporting programmatic interests across the lifespan. The initiative adapts national standards for community-based behavioral health services to meet the needs of children and adults seeking services in Maine. The specialist provides project leadership and management, helps align the initiative with DHHS/CBHS strategic priorities, and participates in model operations and initiatives across DHHS offices. The role also includes participation in stakeholder advisory groups as requested, executing project workplans and timelines, tracking milestones and responsible parties, and preparing and presenting project updates to OBH leadership. The specialist delivers or co-delivers presentations to internal and external stakeholders and committees about implementation activities and accomplishments. The specialist also has a key role in programmatic implementation and oversight of a recently awarded SAMHSA Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant. The grant aims to strengthen Maine’s CCBHC model in select communities and develop a Single Point of Access for behavioral health services. This is a State of Maine position located in Augusta. The position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

Eight years of combined 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.
Submit a cover letter addressing the competency areas in the requirements section, a writing sample, and a resume.

Nice To Haves

Professional and/or clinical degree in behavioral health (such as 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 for CCBHC activities.
Help ensure the initiative aligns with DHHS/CBHS strategic priorities.
Participate in model operations and initiatives across DHHS offices.
Participate in stakeholder advisory groups as requested.
Execute workplans and timelines, track project milestones, and identify staff or organizations responsible for activities.
Write and present project updates and reports to OBH leadership.
Deliver or co-deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders and committees on implementation activities and accomplishments.
Support programmatic implementation and oversight of the SAMHSA Children’s Mental Health Initiative Grant.
Help strengthen the CCBHC model in select communities and develop a Single Point of Access for behavioral health services.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation, subject to program requirements.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness as an employee of a qualified employer.
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 Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional employee wellness benefits are available.