Summary
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) seeks a senior executive to serve as Director of the 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordination Office. This leader directs implementation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, oversees behavioral health crisis policy and operations, coordinates with federal agencies and external partners, advises senior leadership on crisis system strategy, and drives initiatives to strengthen nation's behavioral health crisis response.
Duties
Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordination Office, overseeing the implementation, expansion, and continuous improvement of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and broader behavioral health crisis system transformation initiatives. Directs day-to-day office operations, supervises multidisciplinary staff, establishes organizational priorities, manages workforce planning and performance, and leads the development, analysis, implementation, and dissemination of behavioral health policy and strategic initiatives. Serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary and senior SAMHSA leadership on national 988 policy, crisis system development, and program implementation, ensuring alignment with Departmental priorities and federal objectives. Leads cross-government coordination and serves as the primary liaison among SAMHSA, HHS, other federal agencies, states, crisis centers, and public and private stakeholders to advance a comprehensive national behavioral health crisis response system. Provides executive oversight of strategic planning, performance management, program evaluation, communications, and technical assistance activities; reviews and approves major policy documents, reports, and congressional materials; and represents SAMHSA in high-level meetings, interagency initiatives, and public forums. Develops evidence-based recommendations, monitors program outcomes, and drives continuous improvement to strengthen national crisis services and ensure effective delivery of behavioral health programs.
Education
No minimum education requirements for this position.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information required within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.