RHTP MH/SUD Coordinator

Agency Division Job Classification Title Human Services Program Consultant I (NS) Position Number Grade NC14 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The primary purpose of this position is to provide program consultation, implementation coordination, and operational management for behavioral health initiatives under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). RHTP is a five-year federal grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities. This position facilitates planning and implementation activities that advance program goals and grant objectives. The position works closely with program leadership, implementation partners, and internal operational teams to translate program requirements into processes, implementation strategies, reporting structures, and program deliverables that promote successful execution of grant-funded initiatives. The position coordinates implementation activities across internal and external partners, monitors progress toward program deliverables, develops program reports and documentation, and contributes to the development of processes that promote effective implementation, program integrity, fiscal accountability, and achievement of grant requirements. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00   Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $72,314.00  Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Working knowledge of mental health service systems. Experience supporting program implementation, including planning, coordination, monitoring, and program improvement. Strong project management skills including the ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and reporting activities. Strong analytical skills with the ability to partner with evaluation staff to build data and reporting structures and use data to inform program improvements and decision-making, combined with the ability to interpret and apply federal and state policies, rules, and guidance to program operations. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly to varied audiences and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders to promote program goals and gain buy-in. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date The Position Is Time-Limited This Position Is 100% Federally Funded This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH) The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. About the Rural Health Transformation Program NC Rural Health Transformation Program is a statewide program led by NCDHHS to transform rural health care delivery, improve health outcomes, and ensure sustainable access to care for nearly 3 million rural North Carolinians. The program is funded over five years by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The main goals of the program are to:  Catalyze innovative health care models for rural communities by changing the way providers work together to care for patients in rural NC.  Transform the rural care experience, building community-based clinical, behavioral, and social supports close to home.  Create a sustainable rural health delivery system through underlying systems changes in rural workforce pipelines and care team models, and rural provider financial models. Compensation and Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Visit website for  State Benefits Supplemental Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ . DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In