DHHS Program Manager I-RHTP Behavioral Health Initiatives

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $28.371 Job Posting: JR2026-00025920 DHHS Program Manager I-RHTP Behavioral Health Initiatives (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 05-21-2026 Job Description: Are you a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with the leadership skills needed to drive large-scale behavioral health initiatives that strengthen systems of care across Nebraska? If so, WE NEED YOU! The State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a motivated and highly organized individual to join the Division of Behavioral Health as a DHHS Program Manager I supporting the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Behavioral Health initiatives. In this role, you will provide critical oversight and coordination for statewide initiatives including mobile crisis services, crisis stabilization programs, integrated behavioral health efforts, and a rural nursing home pilot. You will work closely with executive leadership, state agencies, providers, and community partners to implement contracts, monitor performance, ensure compliance, and evaluate program outcomes. This position plays a key role in strengthening system integration, supporting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring the successful delivery of federally funded behavioral health initiatives. “You have the passion; we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans!”

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage contracts and agreements for multiple Behavioral Health initiatives, ensuring compliance, deliverables, and budget accountability. Lead implementation of statewide programs, including Mobile Crisis services, Crisis Stabilization, and a Rural Nursing Home Pilot. Coordinate with internal leadership, state agencies, providers, and community partners to ensure successful program execution. Monitor program performance, evaluate outcomes, and provide regular updates to executive and senior leadership. Manage grant processes, including reviewing proposals, executing agreements, and tracking expenditures. Support data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement efforts aligned with state and RHTP requirements. Build and maintain partnerships with behavioral health regions, hospitals, clinics, and other stakeholders. Contribute to policy development and system integration efforts to ensure long-term sustainability of programs. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, law or related field and experience in program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluating program functions or supervising/management staff and budgets. Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for year basis. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Teams and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and data analysis. A bachelor’s degree in public health, business, or a related field is preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities and deadlines, as well as familiarity with government reporting requirements, grant administration, and compliance processes. Strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze and clearly present data to support program monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making are also highly valued. Other: Valid Driver's license is required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Behavioral health systems, programs, and service delivery models Contract management, grant administration, and compliance requirements Program evaluation, data analysis, and performance measurement Public sector operations and stakeholder engagement Ability to: Manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners Analyze data and use insights to guide decision-making Communicate clearly through reports, presentations, and meetings Develop and monitor budgets and ensure fiscal accountability Interpret policies, regulations, and contractual requirements If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact [email protected] for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job