RHTP Rural Crisis Program Lead

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

North Carolina State Government seeks a Program Analyst I (NS) to provide leadership, consultation, and execution support for the Rural Crisis initiative under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The role focuses on planning, execution, and continuous improvement of crisis services in rural communities.

The Rural Crisis Program Lead works with internal teams, providers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with state and federal requirements, monitor performance, support budgeting,

Qualifications

• Experience with planning and budgeting in health or behavioral health programs.
• Ability to analyze data and inform program improvements.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, consultation, and implementation support for Rural Crisis initiative.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and performance monitoring of the Rural Crisis program.
• Align activities with state and federal requirements and promote crisis services in rural areas.
• Support stakeholder engagement and collaboration with providers, LMEs/MCOs, and internal teams.

Skills

Behavioral health systems

Budget planning

Data reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Program Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

About Us

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!

Description of Work

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

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

Applicants now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. 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

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

About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH)

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.

About the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)

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.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFl