Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Systems Innovations Manager

This position is funded in part through federal funds.

The Division of Mental Health Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services is the designated Single State Agency (SSA) and State Mental Health Authority (SMHA) charged with responsibility for developing providing and overseeing publicly supported and publicly regulated mental health developmental disabilities and substance use disorder services in North Carolina. The DMHDDSUS collaborates with other state agencies within and outside of NC DHHS to improve services and supports related to mental health substance use and intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

The Substance Use Prevention Treatment and Recovery Section is responsible for overall policy and practice planning for substance use disorders prevention treatment and recovery initiatives for adults families and communities in collaboration other DMHDDSUS sections and other NC DHHS agencies. The Substance Use Prevention Treatment and Recovery Section is responsible for the planning developing implementation technical assistance and evaluation of all substance use disorder treatment funding initiatives and regulated programs and facilities including but not limited to those that operate in relationship with LMEMCOs and other contractors. This includes specific responsibility for all federal SUD grants and state appropriated funding for programs and services.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Systems Innovations Manager will lead systemwide planning innovation and implementation efforts that address the intersection of substance use disorder (SUD) prevention treatment and recovery.

This position is responsible for shaping and implementing a statewide strategy that bridges public health behavioral health and justice systems to create innovative evidencebased approaches to service delivery. The role requires a strong focus on stakeholder engagement relationship building policy development and system innovation ensuring services are comprehensive coordinated and accessible.

The Program Manager will provide leadership across multiple programmatic areas collaborate with a wide range of partners and represent the agency in highlevel discussions with legislative committees state and local agencies service providers and advisory councils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a statewide strategy for substance use prevention treatment and recovery efforts across various settings including those within the criminal justice system and reentry programs.

• Provide leadership for crosssector collaborations involving public health behavioral health criminal justice and community partners.

• Identify design and promote innovative models and best practices to improve outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including other state agencies local governments advocacy organizations legislative committees and advisory councils.

• Lead systemlevel problem solving including identifying gaps in services addressing barriers to access and proposing and implementing solutions.

• Analyze policy and funding landscapes and recommend adjustments to state strategies to maximize effectiveness and sustainability.

• Provide consultation and leadership to program and management staff in compiling programmatic data evaluating outcomes setting performance objectives and preparing reports and strategic plans.

• Prepare highquality briefing documents white papers and presentations to executive leadership legislative committees funders and other key stakeholders.

• Represent the agency in national and statelevel meetings conferences and workgroups concerning SUD prevention treatment recovery reentry services and justice partnerships.

• Evaluate and report on program outcomes and strategic initiatives to support continuous quality improvement.

Compensation & 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 highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge Skills and Abilities.

• Thorough knowledge/expereince of public health and behavioral health service delivery systems especially related to substance use prevention treatment and recovery.
• Working knowledge/experience of national trends policy initiatives and evidencebased practices in the areas of SUD prevention and treatment.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership strategic planning policy development stakeholder engagement and program management.

Masters degree in an area specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in the area of assignment including three years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or Bachelors degree in an area specific to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of experience in the area of assignment including three years in a supervisory or consultative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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: uses the MeritBased 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. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Member4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

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Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

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