Pretty Paris

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Director of BHECN
Job Description

Job Summary:

  • Leadership, Outreach & Regional Networking:
    • Lead and manage BHECN initiatives in the central region of Nebraska.
    • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with educational institutions, BH training programs, providers, and community partners.
    • Strategically gather feedback from local stakeholders to identify regional needs and efforts to support the behavioral health workforce.
    • Represent and promote BHECN at relevant regional events, conferences, and educational programs as needed.
  • Communication and Participation:
    • Actively engage in consistent communication with the BHECN Workforce Expansion Manager and fellow BHECN Site Directors.
    • Attend monthly site director meetings, bi-weekly BHECN programming meetings, and one-on-one meetings with the BHECN Workforce Expansion Manager.
    • Participate in the Annual Site Retreat and other applicable events hosted by BHECN.
  • Event Planning & Program Support:
    • Plan and execute regional outreach, education, and workforce development activities for students and providers in alignment with BHECN’s strategic goals and site deliverables.
    • Collaborate with the BHECN Site Directors to identify and develop cross regional events and initiatives.
    • Facilitate quarterly meetings with a regional Advisory Board.
    • Support BHECN programming through information sharing of regional feedback and other opportunities, such as serving on application review committees.

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a behavioral health field (e.g., psychology, social work, psychiatry, counseling, psychiatric nursing) or related discipline required.
  • Demonstrated experience or interest in behavioral health workforce development and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with the behavioral health landscape in Nebraska, particularly the central region, is preferred.
Information at a Glance
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Req Id:  548
Campus:  University of Nebraska Kearney (UNK)
Org Unit:  Psychology UNK
Job Location:  Kearney, NE 68847
Application Review Date:  7/5/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  25,000
Job Type:  Part-Time
Faculty Appointment: 
Worksite Eligibility:  Hybrid
Benefits Eligible:  No
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  Paul Twigg at twiggp@unk.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  This position is considered part-time; approximately 15 hours a week

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
Posting Start Date:  6/18/25