What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program Manager position at Larimer County Department of Health and Environment?
Overview
We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative, and community-focused leader to join Larimer County Behavioral Health Services as our Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program Manager. In this role, you’ll shape and implement initiatives that strengthen and grow our local behavioral health workforce—through partnerships, career pathways, professional development, and retention programs. You’ll manage workforce investments, align efforts with regional and state priorities, and use data to guide strategies that make a meaningful impact on our community’s behavioral health system.
As the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program Manager, you’ll play a leading role in shaping a sustainable and well-supported behavioral health workforce across Larimer County. This role combines strategic planning, partnership coordination, and program management to turn vision into action. The ideal candidate brings a blend of systems thinking, partnership-building, and project management skills, along with a passion for supporting the people who deliver behavioral health care in our community.
This position typically follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule, with flexibility available based on program needs and supervisor approval. Occasional evening or weekend events may require schedule adjustments. Hybrid work may be considered after successful onboarding and demonstrated performance. Local travel within Larimer County is expected to support community collaboration and partnerships, with mileage reimbursed.
To learn more visit- https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth .
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Supplemental Information
Please Note
This position is part of a six-member, collaborative team at Larimer County Behavioral Health Services working to strengthen the behavioral health system through community-driven investments and partnerships. The Workforce Development Program Manager will have the opportunity to shape a new and high-impact area of work for the department—building from community-identified priorities and our Behavioral Health Services strategic plan. The position will be highly collaborative with local providers, higher education partners, and workforce system leaders.
Employees will receive a 2% market increase on January 8, 2026. Employees who start before January 8, 2026, will be hired at the 2025 pay rate and will receive the 2% market adjustment on January 8, 2026, Employees who start on or after January 8, 2026 will be hired at the 2026 rate, which includes the market increase.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
We’re looking for a strategic, collaborative, and community-focused leader to join Larimer County Behavioral Health Services as our Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program Manager. In this role, you’ll shape and implement initiatives that strengthen and grow our local behavioral health workforce—through partnerships, career pathways, professional development, and retention programs. You’ll manage workforce investments, align efforts with regional and state priorities, and use data to guide strategies that make a meaningful impact on our community’s behavioral health system.
As the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program Manager, you’ll play a leading role in shaping a sustainable and well-supported behavioral health workforce across Larimer County. This role combines strategic planning, partnership coordination, and program management to turn vision into action. The ideal candidate brings a blend of systems thinking, partnership-building, and project management skills, along with a passion for supporting the people who deliver behavioral health care in our community.
This position typically follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule, with flexibility available based on program needs and supervisor approval. Occasional evening or weekend events may require schedule adjustments. Hybrid work may be considered after successful onboarding and demonstrated performance. Local travel within Larimer County is expected to support community collaboration and partnerships, with mileage reimbursed.
To learn more visit- https://www.larimer.gov/behavioralhealth .
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Lead the development and implementation of a countywide behavioral health workforce strategy.
- Build and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, providers, state agencies, and community organizations to align and strengthen workforce efforts.
- Manage workforce-related investments and pilot programs, including oversight of budgets, contracts, and outcomes.
- Utilize workforce data to inform strategy and policy decisions.
- Support the creation of career pathways and professional development opportunities across the behavioral health continuum.
- Collaborate internally with other County departments and BHS program areas to ensure alignment with broader community investment and capacity-building efforts.
- Represent Larimer County BHS in regional and state workforce initiatives, ensuring local needs and innovations are recognized.
- Communicate the impact of workforce initiatives through reporting, storytelling, and community engagement through collaboration with our Communications Coordinator.
What We're Looking For
- Strong understanding of behavioral health systems, workforce dynamics, or public/community health.
- Skill in developing and implementing programs or initiatives that bridge multiple sectors (e.g., education, healthcare, human services).
- Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including providers, educators, government agencies, and community organizations.
- Experience managing projects or investments, including budgeting, reporting, and evaluation.
- Analytical skills to translate workforce data into actionable strategies and policy recommendations.
- E xcellent communication and facilitation skills to engage partners and drive collaborative solutions.
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
- Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in a field related to the program required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
- Three (3) years program related experience which may include: program management, case management, contract management, program development or the performance of similar duties, required.
- One (1) year of supervisory experience required for positions that require direct employee supervision.
- Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.
- May require First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within 6 months of hire depending on the program.
Larimer County offers the following for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
Supplemental Information
Please Note
This position is part of a six-member, collaborative team at Larimer County Behavioral Health Services working to strengthen the behavioral health system through community-driven investments and partnerships. The Workforce Development Program Manager will have the opportunity to shape a new and high-impact area of work for the department—building from community-identified priorities and our Behavioral Health Services strategic plan. The position will be highly collaborative with local providers, higher education partners, and workforce system leaders.
Employees will receive a 2% market increase on January 8, 2026. Employees who start before January 8, 2026, will be hired at the 2025 pay rate and will receive the 2% market adjustment on January 8, 2026, Employees who start on or after January 8, 2026 will be hired at the 2026 rate, which includes the market increase.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.