Rural Health Behavioral Health Workforce Coordinator

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• * Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, workforce development, education, business administration, or related field.
• * Minimum 5 years of experience in workforce development, grant management, project management, program administration, or related work.
• * Experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, training providers, or public health systems.
• * Strong understanding of workforce development strategies, credentialing pathways, and training program implementation.
• * Knowledge of compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements for state or federal grants.
• * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• * Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• * Ability to work independently as a contractor.
• Preferred Qualifications
• * Experience with CMS-funded programs, federal grants administration, or large-scale workforce initiatives.
• * Familiarity with Indiana’s rural health landscape, including hospitals, behavioral health providers, schools and community-based organizations.
• * Experience collaborating with statewide associations, training institutions, or multi stakeholder coalitions.
• * Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, CPSP models, or health system transformation.
• Relevant Information
• * This is a full-time contractor role aligned with the duration of the RHTP grant period.
• * Contractors will report to FSSA state staff and participate in regular check-ins, statewide meetings, and required training.
• * Physical demands include lifting up to 40 lbs. and traveling in varied weather.
• * Laptop and reimbursement for job-related travel provided.

Position Responsibilities

1. Workforce Development & Pipeline Coordination

• Lead statewide implementation of the behavioral health workforce strategy, including CPSP and other frontline roles.

• Coordinate recruitment, training, and placement activities with training providers, employers, and community partners.

• Support development of career pathways, competency frameworks, and fidelity standards aligned with statewide guidance.

• Identify workforce gaps, barriers, and opportunities using statewide data and stakeholder input.

• Promote access to training and employment opportunities across rural communities.

2. Grant & Program Administration

• Support administration of RHTP workforce-related grants.

• Support implementation and monitoring of rural recruitment, retention, and capacity project strategies.

• Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements, including allowable expenditures, documentation standards, and workforce-related deliverables.

• Track workforce program budgets, milestones, and performance indicators.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure consistent use of state-approved templates and reporting systems.

3. Coordination with Technical Assistance Providers

• Collaborate with statewide TA Providers to ensure aligned workforce support across rural communities.

• Participate in statewide meetings, workgroups, and training sessions convened by TA Providers.

• Coordinate strategic plan development, workforce planning activities, and alignment with CMS and state priorities.

• Facilitate statewide learning by sharing insights, challenges, and best practices.

4. CMS Workforce Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Coordinate statewide data collection related to workforce recruitment, training, deployment, and retention.

• Ensure timely submission of workforce-related reports to FSSA for state and federal reporting cycles.

• Support partners in understanding CMS workforce reporting expectations, including metrics, documentation, and narrative requirements.

• Monitor progress toward CMS-defined workforce outcomes and support corrective action planning when needed.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Serve as a liaison between FSSA and behavioral health workforce partners, including hospitals, community mental health centers, community organizations, and training institutions.

• Ensure that workforce activities reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities.

• Maintain strong communication channels with FSSA’s Workforce and Regional Grant Initiative Teams and participate in statewide meetings as requested.

6. Program Implementation Support

• Assist partners in interpreting state guidance, workforce requirements, and program expectations.

• Track statewide behavioral health workforce progress, identify barriers, and support problem-solving to maintain momentum.

• Contribute to statewide consistency by using shared tools, templates, and evaluation frameworks.

• Support development of new behavioral health workforce models, pilot programs, and innovative approaches to rural care delivery.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $42.00 - $45.49 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204

Salary : $42 - $45