RHTP Rural Crisis Program Lead

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Federally funded position

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a Program Analyst I (NS) to provide leadership, consultation, and implementation support for the Rural Crisis initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role partners with internal teams and external providers to enhance crisis response and community-based behavioral health care, especially in rural areas.

The position emphasizes monitoring performance, budget oversight, and alignment with federal/state

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of behavioral health service systems.
• Experience supporting program implementation, including planning and budgeting.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal and state policies, rules, and guidance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic leadership, consultation, and implementation support for the Rural Crisis initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program.
• Monitor program performance and assist with budgeting and fiscal oversight.
• Collaborate with internal teams, providers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with requirements and promote crisis services.

Skills

Behavioral health

Program implementation

Planning & budgeting

Data reporting

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency Division Job Classification Title Program Analyst I (NS) Position Number Grade NC17

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

The primary purpose of this position is to provide programmatic leadership, consultation, and implementation support for the Rural Crisis initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). RHTP is a five-year federal grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities. This role supports the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Rural Crisis services designed to enhance crisis response and community-based behavioral health care, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The Rural Crisis Program Lead works under the direction of the RHTP CCBHC/Rural Crisis Team Lead to translate strategic priorities into actionable program activities. The position partners with internal teams, providers, LME/MCOs, and other stakeholders to support program implementation, ensure alignment with state and federal requirements, and promote high-quality, accessible crisis services. The role is responsible for monitoring program performance, supporting program budgeting and fiscal oversight activities, building stakeholder buy-in, identifying implementation challenges, supporting solution development, and contributing to the overall success and sustainability of rural crisis services within the broader crisis continuum.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of behavioral health service systems
• Experience supporting program implementation, including planning and budgeting, as well as identifying, elevating, and addressing barriers and risks to program goals
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to partner with evaluation staff to build data and reporting structures and use data to inform program improvements and decision-making and the ability interpret and apply federal and state policies, rules, andguidance
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly to varied audiences , build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, and build buy-in for programmatic priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Salary Grade Range: $60,881.00 - $106,544.00

Recruitment Range: $60,881.00 - $83,712.00

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

The Position Is Time-Limited

The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.

NC Rural Health Transformation Program is a statewide program led by NCDHHS to transform rural health care delivery, improve health outcomes, and ensure sustainable access to care for nearly 3 million rural North Carolinians. The program is funded over five years by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The main goals of the program are to:

• Catalyze innovative health care models for rural communities by changing the way providers work together to care for patients in rural NC.
• Transform the rural care experience, building community-based clinical, behavioral, and social supports close to home.
• Create a sustainable rural health delivery system through underlying systems changes in rural workforce pipelines and care team models, and rural provider financial models.

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. Visit the website forState Benefits.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment OR An equivalent combination of training and experience

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.