Hiring agency preferred qualifications: • Master's degree in behavioral health related fields such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, public health, or a closely related discipline; • Current professional behavioral health license at the independent practice level, such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or an equivalent independent clinical license; • Knowledge of the MHBG and/or SUPTRS Block Grant; • Experience working within a state behavioral health authority, state agency, CMHC, public health agency, or similar organization; • Knowledge of Mississippis public behavioral health system; • Experience with federal grant applications, needs assessments, performance measurement, or program evaluation; • Experience coordinating statewide planning processes or advisory councils; • Familiarity with behavioral health data, federal reporting systems, and grant compliance requirements. Strong project management and organizational skills; Excellent professional writing and editing skills; Ability to interpret federal guidance and translate requirements into operational activities; Knowledge of behavioral health planning and service systems; Ability to understand and interpret programmatic, fiscal, and performance data; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; Ability to establish and monitor measurable goals and performance indicators; Ability to coordinate work across multiple divisions and disciplines; Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-engagement skills; Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, program staff, providers, federal partners, and community stakeholders; Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance; Ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive federal deadlines; Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration across DMH.