Administrator, Behavioral Health Strategic Plan

Leads Behavioral Health governance and coordinated funding efforts for Pitkin County, ensuring implementation of the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan (BHSP) and active partner engagement. Convenes and facilitates advisory groups and work groups in support of the BHSP. Works collaboratively with the County Manager’s Office, Human Services, Public Health, community partners, and funders to advance behavioral health outcomes through strategic leadership, effective governance, skilled facilitation, community collaboration, and aligned funding efforts.

• Serve as the liaison for Behavioral Health in the County, leading cross-departmental, community, provider, and funder collaboration to advance coordinated system planning to support the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.
•  Lead implementation and ongoing management of the Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, including partner engagement, progress monitoring, performance measurement, and public reporting of outcomes.
•  Establish and support Behavioral Health governance structures, including advisory committees and workgroups; define roles and protocols; and lead member recruitment, onboarding, training, and facilitation.
• Coordinate Behavioral Health funding efforts, including convening funders, aligning investments, managing contracts and grant requirements, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding and reporting obligations.
•  Develop, review, and update Behavioral Health policies, procedures, and quality assurance practices to ensure alignment with the BHSP, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Accountable for writing and managing behavioral health Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), Health Insurance Privacy and Portability Act (HIPAA) advisories and releases, Business Associate Agreements (BAA), Contracts and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA). and Requests for Proposal (RFP). 
• Analyze data, track performance metrics, and conduct or support community needs assessments to identify service gaps, emerging trends, and opportunities for system improvement, including grant writing and associated outcomes.
• Collaborate with the County Manager’s Office, Human Services, Public Health, and community partners to identify, recommend, and implement system-level process improvements.
•  Represent Pitkin County in regional and interagency Behavioral Health planning bodies, coalitions, boards, and community forums; prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and policy briefings as needed.
• Provide administrative leadership and support for Behavioral Health initiatives, including participation in training, and cross-departmental, cross-community collaboration. Also supports workforce development through the BHSP)
• Participate in Public Health team activities, training, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Participates in and supports all Community Health Improvement Plan meetings relevant to mental health and substance use.
• Serves in a leadership role to demonstrate the County’s commitment to keeping the issue of mental health needs and access to services at the forefront.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

• 3+ years of experience as a Supervisor or Lead in a department or function.
• 5+ years progressively responsible experience with Public Health, Human Services, Behavioral Health or related fields (such as Community Organizing and Strategic Leadership), in the areas of facilitation, project management, strategic planning and implementation, and communication.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Human Services, or Behavioral Health preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Of:

• Leadership and facilitation methods and practices.
• Professional and technical writing methods and practices.
• Project management principles, practices and methods.
• Fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.
• Organizational and community planning.
• Data collection and analysis methods for program improvement.Administrative principles and practices to include goal setting and program budget development and implementation.
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Skill In:

• Facilitating diverse groups in working toward a common goal
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
• Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Developing, understanding, interpreting, and communicating policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Local travel may be required to facilitate with community partners, and advocate for strategic planning efforts and objectives. Occasional longer travel for regional or State meetings or training.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.