Opportunity

Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150007020

Mississippi Department of Mental Health seeks CCBHC & 988 Systems & Performance Strategist (contract position)

Posted

September 10, 2026

Respond By

October 19, 2026

Identifier

3150007020

NAICS

541618

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a contract professional to serve as the CCBHC & 988 Systems & Performance Strategist. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) - Office of Human Resources - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a personnel services contract. - Services Requested: - Statewide strategic planning, coordination, and implementation support for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline initiatives - Performance oversight, data analysis, project management, and federal (SAMHSA) reporting - Stakeholder coordination across agencies and providers - Position Requirements: - Master's degree in a relevant field - Minimum eight years of professional experience in behavioral health or related areas - Preference for candidates with experience in SAMHSA-funded grants, 988 operations, and CCBHC implementation - Contract Details: - Hourly rate of $45 - Up to 40 hours per week - Duration not specified; may be annual or multi-year - No products are being procured; this is a service contract for a highly qualified individual

Description

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is seeking a CCBHC & 988 Systems & Performance Strategist to provide statewide strategic planning, coordination, implementation support, and performance oversight for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline initiatives. The position involves advancing CCBHC implementation, strengthening integration of 988 within the behavioral health crisis system, and evaluating program performance and outcomes. The strategist will work across programs and agencies to improve coordination, translate priorities into strategies, and support implementation of behavioral health initiatives. The role requires managing project activities, analyzing data, and supporting federal reporting requirements.

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