Behavioral Health Strategy Lead - Public Health

Pitkin County; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitkin County Public Health seeks a senior leader to oversee Behavioral Health governance and funding, driving strategy and alignment with the BHSP across partners and funders. You will convene advisory groups, coordinate cross‑department efforts, and ensure accountability through metrics and reporting.

Jointly with the County Manager’s Office and Community partners, you will advance system improvements, manage MOUs and HIPAA advisories, and lead efforts to strengthen behavioral health outcomes

Qualifications

• 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, in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Project management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Human Services, or Behavioral Health preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Pitkin County Public Health seeks a senior leader to oversee Behavioral Health governance and funding, driving strategy and alignment with the BHSP across partners and funders. You will convene advisory groups, coordinate cross‑department efforts, and ensure accountability through metrics and reporting.

Jointly with the County Manager’s Office and Community partners, you will advance system improvements, manage MOUs and HIPAA advisories, and lead efforts to strengthen behavioral health outcomes