Job Description
Job ID: IN-800327 Hybrid/Local Behavioral Health Workforce Coordinator with RHTP, grants/PM, compliance/budgeting/reporting, CMS, CPSP experience Location: Indianapolis, IN (Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Evansville Psychiatric Children s Center EPCC BU 00415) Duration: 5 Years Skills Bachelor s degree in public health, health administration, public policy, workforce development, education, business administration, or related field. Required Minimum 5 years of experience in workforce development, grant management, project management, program administration, or related work. Required 5 Years Prior experience with compliance, budgeting and reporting requirements for state or federal grants. Required 3 Years Experience working with healthcare organizations, rural communities, training providers, or public health systems. Required 3 Years Strong understanding of workforce development strategies, credentialing pathways, and training program implementation. Required Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Required Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills. Required Experience with CMS-funded programs, federal grants administration, or large-scale workforce initiatives. Highly desired Familiarity with Indiana s rural health landscape, including hospitals, behavioral health providers, schools and community-based organizations. Highly desired Experience collaborating with statewide associations, training institutions, or multi stakeholder coalitions. Highly desired Knowledge of rural health delivery, care coordination, CPSP models, or health system transformation Highly desired Description Rural Health Behavioral Health Workforce Coordinator to support implementation of Indiana s 5-year, statewide Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The Indiana Family and Social Service Agency (FSSA) is seeking a Rural Health Behavioral Health Workforce Coordinator to support implementation of Indiana s 5-year, statewide Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This role advances Indiana s strategy to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce by expanding, training, and supporting behavioral health roles such as Certified Peer Support Professionals (CPSPs ), Social Workers, Nurses, and rural behavioral health and paraprofessional roles essential to improving behavioral health outcomes in rural communities. Working within the statewide RHTP governance structure including the Executive Oversight Committee, State Steering Committee, Advisory Committee, and FSSA Behavioral Health Workforce & Regional Grant Initiative Teams the Workforce Coordinator ensures that Indiana s behavioral health workforce strategy is data-driven, compliant with CMS requirements, aligned with statewide standards, and responsive to the needs of rural communities. This role supports workforce pipeline development, training and credentialing pathways, grant-funded workforce initiatives, and performance monitoring across all rural counties. As a statewide field-based contractor, the Workforce Coordinator serves as a primary operational link between FSSA, rural behavioral health providers, training partners, statewide associations, and community organizations. Their work ensures consistent implementation of statewide workforce strategies and contributes to Indiana s long-term vision for rural health transformation. Position Responsibilities 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. 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. Coordination with Technical Assistance Providers Collaborate with statewide TA Providers to ensure aligned workforce support across rural commun