Behavioral Health Workforce Development Manager

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Workforce for Health Initiative provides a forum for health employers, workers, educators, regulators, policymakers, and others throughout North Carolina to convene, discuss challenges and opportunities, share best practices and lessons learned, identify potential solutions and metrics for success, and monitor progress toward addressing these challenges.

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.

The Behavioral Health Workforce Development Manager will play a pivotal role in the Workforce for Health Initiative, providing a forum for health employers, workers, educators, regulators, policymakers, and others throughout North Carolina. This position will analyze state-funded programs aimed at recruiting, training, and retaining the behavioral health workforce, and develop recommendations for improvement. The Manager will work closely with leadership at the NC Department of Health and Human Services to align resources with the education and training needs of internal and external stakeholders.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, substance use or mental health counseling, or related mental health field, or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Strong research and writing experience.
- Proficient in policy analysis and research, with the ability to synthesize content from diverse sources.
- Excellent written communication skills, capable of transforming complex information into clear, accessible materials.
- Professional interaction skills with senior-level individuals, stakeholders, and organizations.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team-Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and adaptable to changing needs.
- Proficient in standard computing software (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and the capacity to learn additional job-specific programs as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct knowledge of behavioral health care, either as a practitioner or researcher in the NC Public behavioral health system.
- Experience with higher education.
- Master's degree (and license where applicable) in social work, substance use or mental health counseling, public health, or a related field.
- Strong data analysis capabilities, including both quantitative and qualitative data.
- Training or experience in health policy, public policy, or public health.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Stata, or SAS.
- Experience in administrative tasks, project coordination, and/or project management.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.