NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Behavioral Health Strategist - PPACA
Brighton, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$81K/yr - $118K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is committed to serving the Adams County community with integrity and innovation. They are seeking a Behavioral Health Strategist who will shape and implement a comprehensive behavioral health vision and strategic plan for the Adams County Health Department, focusing on strengthening the behavioral health continuum of care across the county. The role involves conducting landscape analyses, providing strategic recommendations, and fostering collaborations to drive systems-level change in behavioral health.
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Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of behavioral health services, capacity, gaps, and opportunities across all Adams County populations and communities
Lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive countywide behavioral health strategic plan, addressing service gaps, cost analyses, funding strategies, and governance structure, and integrating tailored strategies for those experiencing unfair differences in health outcomes
Provide strategic direction and technical expertise to county leadership on behavioral health systems design, governance models, and potential County roles
Oversee project management, goal setting, and performance monitoring for behavioral strategy development
Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, elected officials, and community partners
Evaluate current data systems, identify data gaps, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
Provide strategic advice on innovative financing mechanisms
Build partnerships with state agencies, philanthropic organizations, and private funders to leverage resources and maximize impact
Collaborate with the Performance and Business Excellence division to prepare and submit grant applications
Design sustainable funding and investment strategies to support a robust ACHD BH team as well as long-term behavioral health system improvements
Identify and pursue grants and other funding opportunities to support county and community behavioral health priorities
Analyze existing policies, regulations, and funding structures and opportunities to identify barriers and opportunities
Monitor and influence policy development at state and federal levels, ensuring alignment with local priorities and supporting advocacy efforts
Identify, recommend, and support policy and systems strategies that strengthen behavioral health access and coordination
Collaborate with local, regional, and state policymakers to align county behavioral health efforts with broader system transformation
Advocate for BH related positions and system improvements that promote integrated care across behavioral health, primary care, human services, and justice systems, as well as less traditionally considered roles such as Parks & Recreation or the Animal Shelter
Strategically identify and develop plans for physical infrastructures needed to support behavioral health initiatives, including inpatient facilities, crisis centers, and integrated community spaces
Assess and enhance organizational structures, decision-making processes, and policy compliance to support robust behavioral health systems
Build and sustain trusted, collaborative relationships with existing BH team members, governmental bodies, community partners, healthcare systems, behavioral health providers, funders, and individuals with lived experience to co-design system solutions and align to execute strategies effectively
Convene and lead cross-sector partnerships, coalitions, or advisory groups focused on behavioral health system improvement needs
Represent the County on regional and state committees and at public meetings to elevate community behavioral health priorities
Communicate progress, outcomes, and opportunities to community members and interest-holders in clear and accessible ways
Promote collaboration across healthcare, education, human services, and justice systems to address social and structural determinants of behavioral health
Develop and oversee communication strategies to engage the community, reduce stigma, and build broad-based support for behavioral health initiatives
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of behavioral health systems, including community mental health, public health, substance use disorder services, and crisis response
Strong skills in strategic planning, vision creation, policy analysis, systems change, and initiative implementation
Demonstrated success in engaging interest-holder and building coalitions across multiple sectors
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information and ideas to varying audiences
Ability to facilitate community-driven decision-making
Experience working in county or state government or managing behavioral health initiatives across multiple jurisdictions
Familiarity with Colorado's behavioral health system, including Medicaid/RAEs, BHAs, and Co-Responders
Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles with behavioral health administration or oversight
Exceptional ability to operate independently, effectively managing multiple complex projects, and lead high-level collaborations
Expertise in community engagement, public policy advocacy, data-informed decision-making, and public relations
Experience leading projects serving priority populations identified through data-driven decision-making and community-led prioritizations
Skilled in building coalitions and fostering cooperative relationships across various interest groups
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field AND at least 5 years of related experience
OR A Master's degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field AND at least 3 years of related experience
Must pass a criminal background check
Benefits
Medical coverage for themselves and children (no spousal coverage)
The 457b deferred compensation plan through Nationwide
Paid Sick & Safety time which accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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