Position Summary
Flexible work arrangements including virtual/hybrid work locations are an integral part of the School of Medicines Working Forward initiative. As such this positions work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the units business needs. The Behavioral Health Workforce Development Manager will play a pivotal role in the Workforce for Health Initiative providing a forum for health employers workers educators regulators policymakers and others throughout North Carolina. This position will analyze statefunded programs aimed at recruiting training and retaining the behavioral health workforce and develop recommendations for improvement. The Manager will work closely with leadership at the NC Department of Health and Human Services to align resources with the education and training needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in public health social work substance use or mental health counseling or related mental health field or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Strong research and writing experience. Proficient in policy analysis and research with the ability to synthesize content from diverse sources. Excellent written communication skills capable of transforming complex information into clear accessible materials. Professional interaction skills with seniorlevel individuals stakeholders and organizations. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative teamComfortable working in a fastpaced environment with varied responsibilities and adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in standard computing software (including Microsoft Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint) and the capacity to learn additional jobspecific programs as required.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preferred Qualifications: Direct knowledge of behavioral health care either as a practitioner or researcher in the NC Public behavioral health system. Experience with higher education. Masters degree (and license where applicable) in social work substance use or mental health counseling public health or a related field. Strong data analysis capabilities including both quantitative and qualitative data. Training or experience in health policy public policy or public health. Proficiency in programming languages such as R Stata or SAS . Experience in administrative tasks project coordination and/or project management.
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