State Opioid Coordinator

This position is 100% federally funded.

The Division of Mental Health Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse 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. Sources of funding managed by DMHDDSAS include primarily state appropriations and federal grants totaling almost $. The Division collaborates with other agencies (DMA DPH DPS DPI DHSR DSS and county commissioners) to ensure quality and appropriate services for the underinsured and uninsured as well as Medicaid recipients. The DMHDDSAS carries out its responsibilities through a system of local mental health authorities/managed care organizations known as Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations (LME/MCOs) as well as through contracts with local providers universities advocacy organizations and hospitals. The DMHDDSAS 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.

This is a highly critical position that serves as the State Opioid Coordinator as per the State Opioid Response grant to ensure that there is coordination among the various streams of federal funding coming into the state to address the opioid crisis. This position will serve as a key team member in administering and coordinating the implementation of federal grants within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that have or plan to apply for funds that focus on various aspects of the opioid epidemic. The State Opioid Coordinator will work closely with grant Project Directors to assure these funds are utilized as appropriately as possible in a manner that is non-duplicative and will secure the best outcomes for the citizens of North Carolina. This position will also work closely with all staff and stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Opioid Action Plan as this plan functions as the state strategic plan to combat the opioid crisis.

DHHS is the recipient of numerous grants that target the opioid epidemic including federal funding agencies such as SAMHSA CDC HRSA etc. These grants therefore have different areas of focus and approach including harm reduction prevention early intervention treatment recovery rural health physical health re-entry data collection surveillance etc. The State Opioid Coordinator must be able to fully understand and coordinate the activities under these grants to assure efforts are as organized and comprehensive as possible.

The State Opioid Coordinator must have extensive experience in project management as well as specific experience working with federal funding agencies. This position must have experience with state and federal budgeting processes budget reporting and overall fiscal management. Understanding and knowledge of the opioid epidemic is required including evidence-based practices for prevention treatment and recovery for opioid use disorder. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to develop project policies protocols and procedures is required.

About NC Department of Health and Human Services:
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care

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 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.
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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.

The individual in this position is required to have extensive knowledge of federal discretionary grants and in-depth knowledge of evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment. Experience working in the fields of prevention treatment and recovery is highly preferred.

• Knowledge of fiscal and administrative pre- and post-award processes associated with multi-faceted multi-million dollar federal grants
• Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling information into reports and documents for various target audiences (e.g. funders stakeholders DHHS staff etc.)
• Experience with coordinating data collection and evaluation activities associated with grant program implementation
• Experience with developing and maintaining federal grant budgets
• Knowledge of the continuum of services and treatment options for opioid use disorders
• Knowledge understanding of and ability to comprehensively review and advocate for the consistent implementation of all applicable federal and state statutes regulations etc.

Bachelor s degree in accounting finance business administration public administration or a related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

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 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. 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 DD-214 Member-4 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.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.

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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