Community Health Consultant

Project Coordinator – Behavioral Health Division 

Make a meaningful impact on behavioral health across Iowa. 

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Behavioral Health, is seeking a motivated, collaborative professional to serve as a Project Coordinator supporting key statewide behavioral health initiatives. This is an opportunity to contribute to work that strengthens prevention, treatment, and recovery services and improves outcomes for individuals, families, and communities across Iowa. 

Our Mission 

To strengthen Iowa’s behavioral health system by supporting coordinated, high-quality services that promote well-being, resilience, and recovery. 

Our Vision 

A responsive, data-informed behavioral health system where Iowans have access to comprehensive, evidence-based care across the full continuum of services. 

About the Role 

The Project Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the implementation, monitoring, and coordination of behavioral health projects, with a primary focus on the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant. This position works closely with internal program teams, community partners, treatment providers, and leadership to ensure consistent, effective service delivery statewide. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with Project Directors and Coordinators to manage and support behavioral health projects, with emphasis on SOR-funded prevention, treatment, and recovery services. 
• Coordinate with programs across the Behavioral Health Division and statewide partners to promote consistent, connected services across the behavioral health continuum. 
• Participate in implementing the Behavioral Health Service System state plan, with primary focus on treatment and recovery strategies. 
• Organize and support training, technical assistance, and information sharing efforts related to grant activities. 
• Lead coordination of annual and follow up site visits for SOR and other discretionary grants. 
• Assist in developing performance standards for contracted agencies; support ongoing agency monitoring and evaluation. 
• Support program data processes including collection, accuracy review, analysis, and fiscal tracking. 
• Work with leadership and evaluators to implement systems for data collection and results dissemination. 
• Prepare required reports for federal partners, departmental leadership, and project stakeholders. 

Ideal Candidate Qualifications 

• Experience in behavioral health, public health, social services, or related fields 
• Strong project coordination or project management experience 
• Understanding of behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery systems 
• Experience working with federally funded or discretionary grants 
• Skilled in data collection, accurate review, analysis, and reporting 
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders 
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills 
• Experience supporting program monitoring, evaluation, or site visits 
• Familiarity with fiscal processes including expenditure review or budget tracking 
• Commitment to supporting Iowans through effective, data-informed behavioral health services 

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.