35-25 Extension State Program Specialist, Colorado System of Care Outreach

🇺🇸 Hybrid - CO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $100K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Colorado State University is hiring an Extension State Program Specialist for the Colorado System of Care Outreach. The role focuses on conducting outreach in rural communities, brokering relationships, assisting in operational planning for behavioral health workforce expansion, and connecting stakeholders to resources and training within the Colorado System of Care Workforce Capacity Center.

Highlights

Conduct outreach in rural/frontier areas to educate stakeholders and connect them to behavioral health programs.
Develop operational plans and readiness assessments for network expansion aligned with state goals.
Collaborate with evidence-based service providers including MST, FFT, and high fidelity wraparound services.
Provide technical assistance and coaching to behavioral health agencies implementing evidence-based practices.
Required master's degree in behavioral health-related field with at least 5 years post-graduate and 3 years relevant professional experience.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to rural areas statewide; some overnight stays required.
Position is full-time, non-tenure track faculty with a 40% research, 20% teaching, and 40% service workload.
Salary range $69,600 - $100,000, commensurate with experience and credentials.
Reports to the Extension State Specialist, Behavioral Health and becomes a member of the Colorado AgrAbility team.
Funding is grant-dependent with a two-year appointment and potential extension contingent on performance and funding.