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Director, 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis Coordination Office
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · Posted 39 days ago
Hybrid San Francisco, CA $152K – $228K Apply by Aug 21, 2026 Public Health Program Specialist ENFJ Operations
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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.
What You'll Do
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓No minimum education requirements for this position.
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