Systems Integration Advisor, Michigan CCBHC-T

Position Summary

The Systems Integration Advisor, Michigan CCBHC-T will play a crucial role in supporting state-level efforts in Michigan to advance the transformation of care through the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. This position will serve as a contracted member of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, positioned within the Behavioral Health Transformation Division and leading transformation efforts to further the state's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program. This position requires a highly skilled individual with a proven record of advancing state behavioral health systems, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results.

Michigan is one of three states selected to participate in a three-year, multistate pilot program that will provide critical technical assistance support to states and clinics to advance the vision and impact of the CCBHC model. CCBHCs provide mental health and substance use services to anyone who walks through the door, regardless of a person's ability to pay. Through their documented ability to improve access to mental health care, lifesaving substance use treatment, recovery supports, crisis services, integrated care and other services, CCBHCs are eliminating barriers to care for people in hundreds of communities. This role will serve as a core member of the program implementation team and lead priority initiatives of the state roadmap and implementation plan.

This is an individual contributor role without any direct reports. While this position can be done remotely, residence in Michigan is required. You may also occasionally travel to Lansing, MI or other cities throughout the state as needed. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Serve as a lead subject matter expert and advisor supporting the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Transformation (CCBHC-T) project.
• Initiate, build, and facilitate relationships with key state stakeholders and partners to support advancing the project's vision and strategy.
• Partner with the CCBHC-T state team leaders to support alignment of project strategy with overarching project vision with the National Council and key partners.
• State Behavioral Health Systems Integration
• Provide strategic guidance that ensures project design and implementation aligns with state's vision for behavioral health.
• Identify and drive opportunities for cross-collaboration and alignment with other state initiatives, systems, and priorities, specifically including specialty services, substance use services, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs).
• Proactively identify potential risks that could compromise the impact of the project and advise on solutions.
• Support relationship building with key stakeholders and engage additional stakeholders as needed to drive strategic vision.
• Serve as a liaison, as needed, to ensure clear and consistent communication is shared with key stakeholders.
• Create communication pathways with key stakeholders to support the sustainability of the project outcomes.

State Behavioral Health Policy

• Advise the state CCBHC-T team on, and support the development of, new policies and state strategies to advance the CCBHC-T vision and goal.
• Support the planning and development of the State Plan Amendment to sustainably advance CCBHCs across the state.
• Support coordination and communication with key stakeholders regarding state policy efforts to advance the CCBHC-T vision and goals.

Training and Technical Assistance

• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance regarding the state's technical assistance strategy and work planning to support CCBHCs.
• Partner with the state CCBHC-T team to develop materials and resources for technical assistance activities as needed and as it relates to areas of expertise.
• Serve as an advisory and subject matter expert specifically supporting the CCBHC workforce. This could include opportunities that:
• Support the identification of workforce administrative burdens for CCBHCs across the state and develop opportunities and parameters to reduce the burdens.
• Support the identification and clarification of network adequacy requirements for CCBHCs across the state.
• Support and advise TA activities that addresses other CCBHCs' workforce needs, including licensure, billing, and other opportunities identified by the state.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors' degree in related field required
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience + a minimum of 4 years of progressive subject matter expertise in managing and implementing behavioral health programs
• Michigan residency.
• Significant knowledge and experience in state and clinic-level CCBHC implementation, including but not limited to state operational, financial and administrative needs to support CCBHC adoption, state certification processes, CCBHC data and quality measures, state guidelines and oversight, and support to clinics in CCBHC adoption
• Significant knowledge and experience working within the Michigan state behavioral health service system
• Significant knowledge and experience with Michigan state behavioral health policy landscape
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to drive impact at a systems level, such as various state agencies, national, state, provider and consumer associations, behavioral health organizations, technical assistance providers and consultants
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in mental health, substance use prevention, treatment, or recovery
• Dynamic presentation, public speaking and technical writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to travel up to 30% for participation in CCBHC meetings, site visits and team/department meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience working within a CCBHC, or community mental health system, specifically in MI strongly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge in rural health care settings, specifically CCBHC settings strongly preferred.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $99,840 to $120,640. Salary decisions within the range are based on experience, education and internal equity.

The National Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after 1 year of service
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday, bereavement and observed federal holidays
• Two weeks paid parental leave
• Free unlimited Relias professional development courses
• Annual professional development
• Calm Premium access

About Us

Founded in 1969, the National Council is a 501(c)(3) membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,200 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 15 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.

The National Council is growing to meet this moment. We've more than doubled our dedicated team to 240+ employees since 2020. Although we have office space in Washington, D.C., we operate as a remote-first organization, with employees working from their various locations across the United States.

The National Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, welcoming people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and ages, as well as veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences in mental health and substance use challenges to apply. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment and recruitment process for everyone. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at Recruiter@thenationalcouncil.org.