Director of Behavioral Health and Outreach
State of Nebraska

Job Info

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Hiring Agency:
Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:
JR2024-00009816 Director of Behavioral Health and Outreach (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-08-2024

Job Description:
NDVA has a unique opportunity to join our mission and vision in the Behavioral Health realm. This position will serve as the Director and lead on the Nebraska Governor's Challenge as well as the Suicide Mortality Review program.

This position plans for and manages the resources necessary to operate and maintain a program(s) of broad scope; prepares grant applications, federal and State plans and plan amendments, program impact evaluation plans and reports; monitors grant activity and program budget to ensure fiscal and grant objectives/responsibilities are met. Develops budget proposals for major program expenditures such as program activities, staffing, facilities and equipment; participates in the development of agency policy pertinent to overall organizational and financial management issues. Develops and recommends new and revised statutes, rules, policies and procedures to respond to changes in operational/program needs, objectives and priorities and to improve the effectiveness of the assigned program(s). Confers with higher level management officials/supervisors and program and delivery staff to discuss and resolve administrative problems that impair the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and activities relating to administration of services or program content and objectives. Promotes awareness of total quality management practices, including a commitment to bring about positive organizational change through the use of processes, tools, education, recognition and communication. Fosters teamwork using disciplined problem solving decision making approaches. Develops and discusses procedures and policies with staff to ensure understanding and adherence of established goals and objectives and the agency's approach to the accomplishment of program responsibilities. Plans, develops, and/or coordinates pilot projects related to programs and/or services to facilitate the establishment and evaluation of new or innovative program activities.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field and one year experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, marketing a program or service and supervising/managing staff. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

This position requires the ability to plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; learn, apply and interpret State and federal statutes and regulations relating to assigned program(s); learn, apply and interpret agency policies and procedures relating to the assigned program(s); develop and maintain effective relationships with program representatives and the public; apply instructions; implement objectives and performance goals; assess progress toward achievement of objectives and adherence with standards and/or policies; summarize program and administrative data/statistics into reports; formulate short-term plans; manage time and workflow of oneself and that of others to meet deadlines; demonstrate professionalism; operate basic computer software and hardware.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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