Tribal Mobile Crisis Response Coordinator (HCPS/OTA) - Project

Tribal Mobile Crisis Response Coordinator (HCPS/OTA) - Project

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This is a project position funded through 09/26/2027.

Join our team to lead the Tribal Mobile Crisis Response Program and expand vital behavioral health services across all 29 federally recognized Tribes in Washington. You will manage federal grants and state funding to help Tribal communities build their own mobile crisis teams through training, funding opportunities, and technical support. This role offers a unique opportunity to strengthen partnerships with Indian Health Care providers and implement best practices that directly improve crisis response for Sovereign Nations.

All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.

About the division:

The Office of Tribal Affairs supports the entire HCA staff in meeting its government-to-government obligations outlined in RCW 43.376 Government-to-government relationship with Tribal governments. As health care follows the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to ensure the highest quality of health services for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals which includes addressing significant health disparities for the AI/AN community including partnering with Tribes to honor Tribal sovereignty, self-determination and increase health resources and funding to Tribal communities to expand their health services to their Tribal members.

About the position:

This Tribal Mobile Crisis Response Coordinator (Health Care Program Specialist) administers the Tribal Mobile Crisis Response Program, working closely with the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) providing support to Tribes and urban Indian health programs, enhancing or establishing Tribal mobile crisis teams, through federal and state funding. Foremost, this position will administer the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Cooperative Agreement Grant, in partnership with 1 Tribe standing up a mobile crisis pilot site along with statewide mobile crisis resources for to all 29 federally recognized Tribes within Washington State. Additionally, this position will work closely with DBHR in the implementation of mobile crisis response endorsement program, focused on capacity building grants and endorsement payments through Sovereign Nation Agreement contracts with Tribes and Indian Health Care Providers (IHCP). This position will be focused on increasing resources for Tribal mobile crisis response efforts such as training, technical assistance, funding opportunities and Tribal mobile crisis response best practices guidelines.

This position is eligible to telework but is occasionally required to travel or report on-site to meet business need.The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework.

Some of what you will do:

• Fully implement grant applications and partner with Tribes to implement Tribal mobile crisis response teams.
• Implement and manage contracts (agreements) with Tribes and other state partners, including agreements with Tribes within the Sovereign Nation Agreements (SNA) for mobile crisis response, including support for endorsement set asides in consultation with the DBHR and the Office of Contracts and Procurement (OCP).
• Ensure providers comply by federal and state rules and regulations and grant regulations by completing and regular review of desk reviews, deliverables, and plan implementation and related systems utilizing OTA monitoring and documenting tools.
• Coordinate Tribal engagement and collaboration between Tribes and federal grant partners, including bringing together Tribes and SAMSHA for regular check-in meetings.
• Monitor progress on pilot site activities outlined in grant award, grant application, and request technical assistance and training from SAMHSA and other federal partners as necessary.
• Identify and apply for grant resources that can be provided at the statewide level to Tribal and urban Indian health partners regarding mobile crisis response.
• Provide consultation and support to the Agency on Tribal engagement for all activities related to mobile crisis response and dispatch.
• Support, consult and technically assist DBHR in activities relating to the mobile crisis response endorsement program as requested, including providing training to system crisis partners on government-to-government, the Indian Health care Delivery System and care coordination for AI/AN individuals.
• Develop policy for Tribal mobile crisis endorsement standards, updating policy as needed. Oversee Tribe’s compliance with policy in partnership with DBHR. DBHR is lead and OTA is support for Tribal sections.
• Coordinate and administer the Tribal Mobile Crisis Response Workgroup, including documentation of the workgroup, including agendas, meeting minutes, follow up, scheduling and coordinating presentations.
• Convene and lead inter-agency and multi-agency meetings as they pertain to the Tribal mobile crisis response.
• Coordinate and implement statewide technical assistance and training for Tribes, IHCPs and other crisis system partners including annual conference as funding becomes available.
• Provide leadership and oversight as it relates to the State billing guides related to Tribal mobile crisis response endorsement billing for MRRCT teams.
• Identify, document, and devise methods to resolve complex or difficult issues across agency, cross agency partners, and Tribal partners as needed. Independently lead resolutions for issues in partnership with HCA divisions, cross-agency partners, Tribes, and non-Tribal crisis partners as it relates to mobile crisis response.

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

Master’s degree or higher in public health, behavioral health, public administration, business administration, social work, or closely related field and two (2) years of the required experience below

Option 2:

Bachelor's degree in a field identified above, and four (4) years of the required experience below

Option 3:

Eight (8) years of the required experience below

Option 4:

One (1) year as a Health Care Program Consultant (within IHS-funded or Tribal health programs).

The required experience includes:

• Experience must include one (1) or more years of experience working in or with an Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds.
• Consultative or supervisory experience in health services, social services, Medicaid, behavioral health, or other health care programs.

Required competencies:

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred qualifications:

• One (1) year or more experience working in behavioral health crisis services, including direct involuntary crisis services or as a Designated Crisis Responder or Mobile Crisis staff person or supervisor.
• Ability to be self-directed and manage multiple and often competing priorities.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Managing or implementing government contracts, including managing federal grant awards.
• Grant management.
• Project management.
• Grant writing.
• Five (5) years or more experience working in or with an IHS-funded program, including direct service IHS programs and Tribal health programs operating under Title I or Title V of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, or urban Indian organizations, including urban Indian health programs receiving IHS funds.
• Personal knowledge and understanding of tribal government operations of Washington state government operations.

How to apply:

Only candidates who reflect the required qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

About HCA:

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serveVoices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centeredHCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit packageWA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• And free parking!

Notes:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission.Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us atHCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Lisa Fleming at (360) 725-1723 orlisa.fleming@hca.wa.gov.

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