Behavioral Health - Community Plan Coordinator

JOB Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. Position is responsible for participating in the development and overseeing the comprehensive strategic plan created and approved by the Community Behavioral Health Committee. Specific duties include managing county wide

• implementation, oversight, technical assistance, and coordination of the Community Behavioral Health Plan activities.

Responds to community partners needs with the implementation of trauma informed principles and practices, by identifying best practices related to crisis and criminal justice services. Provides resources and collaboration to support program and services oversight, by writing, and reviewing proposals, and researching grants. Research and identify funding opportunities to develop innovative programs designed to assist individuals experiencing behavioral health issues in the community and diversion from psychiatric hospitalization and incarceration. Additional responsibilities include fiscal oversight of foundation, state and federal grant programs used to meet the objectives of the strategic plan. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays Bereavement Community Service Leave Weekends Off (varies by position) Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) Tuition Reimbursement 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Leads Rockingham County's behavioral health programs and initiatives, advises County Management and County Commissioners on initiatives set by the Community Behavioral Health Plan. Collaborate with LME/MCO, hospitals, and other service providers to enhance service delivery and ensure no duplication of funding and services (unless warranted). Develops and implements a communications plan to ensure the public and other agencies are aware of all services available. Participates in community outreach, marketing, and education activities. Facilitates collaboration with providers in the community while also ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other federal and state regulations. Will confirm/assure service provider continuously meet the requirements of the program and/or services provided. This may require on-site visits, reporting, or evidence-based results. They will also handle all questions, concerns, and/or requests for new programs. Oversee the County's behavioral health funds, manages the annual RFP process, tracks outcomes, and monitors performance. Serves on committee to review and award Behavioral Health Care (BHC) contracts. Other duties and/or special projects related to implementation and on-going success of the County's Behavioral Health Services

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received:

Works under the general direction of the Director of Health and Human Services.

Supervision Given:

Does not supervise other positions.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACT

Interpersonal contact with co-workers, committees, elected officials, management, etc. Interpersonal contact with external such as community partners, Local Management Entity, representatives of various support groups, or other related entities.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

(Core Competencies): Communication skills orally and in writing. Knowledge of project management Ability to research related resources. Ability to address complex issues, identify opportunities and respond effectively and timely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to develop and sustain collaborations with other behavioral health entities within the county, as well as various community partners. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment in emergency situations. Ability to manage cross-system collaborations involving multiple partners. Ability to work as a collaborator and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Ability to manage and direct staff activities. Ability to plan and execute work effectively. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Skills in budgeting, forecasting, grant-writing, and planning. Excellent oral and written communication skills; good organizational and public relations skills. Knowledge and understanding of community-based strategic planning. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies, which govern behavioral health services in North Carolina. Demonstrated track record of public relations skills including the ability to work with local government officials and community groups. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be receptive to new ideas and have skills in facilitating meetings. Skills in supervision, management, and leadership. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position. Stooping

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles Reaching
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Standing
• Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time Walking
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another Pushing
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward Pulling
• Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion Lifting
• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles Fingering
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling Grasping
• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm Feeling
• Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching skin, particularly that of fingertips Talking
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly Hearing
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communications, and making fine discriminations in sound Repetitive Motions
• Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Physical Requirements of This Position Light Work
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that of Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision Employees are required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position Employees are subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

None:

Employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work)