Behavioral Health - Technical Assistance Lead

Position Title

Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Lead

Classification: Full Time – Exempt

Salary

$92,000 - $100,000 based on experience

Position Available

Immediately - open until filled

The Position

Help strengthen the behavioral health workforce by supporting the development and sustainability of psychology internship consortia.

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Behavioral Health Program seeks a doctoral-level behavioral health generalist to provide technical assistance for the development, implementation, and ongoing support of psychology internship consortia—training programs that coordinate internship experiences across multiple participating organizations and sites.

Organizational Responsibility

The position’s primary responsibility is to help consortium partners establish and sustain coordinated, high-quality psychology internship training programs. Working with consortium leaders, training directors, supervisors, and partner organizations, the Technical Assistance Lead will assess readiness, support shared training and administrative structures, assist with accreditation-related activities, and help resolve operational challenges.

The technical assistant lead will also contribute to broader behavioral health consultation, training, evaluation, and workforce development projects. Successful candidates will bring sound judgment, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical guidance for organizations with differing resources and needs.

This is a hybrid position combining onsite work at WICHE’s Boulder, Colorado, office with remote work. The onsite schedule will be established with the supervisor based on program and project needs.

Applicants with an earned doctoral degree in psychology are eligible with or without psychologist licensure. Licensure is not required for this technical assistance role. Direct experience with psychology internship programs is preferred, not required.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

An earned doctoral degree in psychology. Psychologist licensure is not a condition of employment.

Working knowledge of psychology internship training and APA accreditation standards and processes, with the ability to translate requirements into actionable plans.

Knowledge of public behavioral health systems and the organizational settings in which psychology training occurs.

Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, technical assistance, or training to professional audiences.

Strong facilitation skills, including the ability to help groups reach shared decisions and develop workable solutions.

Project management skills, including planning, budgeting, coordination, and monitoring of deliverables.

Strong analytical, research, and professional writing skills, including the ability to prepare complex reports and practical guidance.

Strong oral communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships across organizations.

Ability to navigate differing organizational priorities with sound judgment.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Proficiency with standard office, virtual collaboration, and data management tools.

Intermediate proficiency in statistical methods and analytical software used in behavioral health research or evaluation.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Direct experience working in, developing, administering, or supporting a psychology internship program, particularly a multisite training consortium.

Experience preparing accreditation materials or supporting accreditation reviews.

Experience in clinical practice, clinical supervision, or psychology training.

Knowledge of behavioral health financing, public-sector administration, and workforce policy.

Familiarity with public behavioral health systems in the western United States and Pacific territories.

Published professional writing related to behavioral health policy, practice, training, or workforce development.

Advanced skills in statistical analysis, program evaluation, or health analytics.

Travel:

The Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Associate is expected to travel approximately 20% of the time. Because of the vast area of the WICHE region, 1 trip of 1 to 3 nights per month is routine.

About the Behavioral Health Program

WICHE’s Behavioral Health Program (BHP) provides technical assistance, education, consulting, and research services to strengthen behavioral health care in the West. Initiatives focus on analysis and growth of the behavioral health workforce, as well as overall improvements within the public mental health system.

The BHP has a long history of providing mental health services in rural area, and for providing training to support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts throughout the West.

About WICHE

Since 1953, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) has been strengthening higher education, workforce development, and behavioral health throughout the region.

As an interstate compact, WICHE partners with states, territories, and postsecondary institutions to share knowledge, create resources, and develop innovative solutions that address some of our society’s most pressing needs.

From promoting high-quality, affordable postsecondary education to helping states get the most from their technology investments and addressing behavioral health challenges, WICHE improves lives across the West through innovation, cooperation, resource sharing, and sound public policy.

This role may involve the use of generative AI to support research, drafting, or analysis. We require employees to follow our AI Use Policy, which includes transparency about AI assisted work, careful review of generated content, and strict adherence to privacy and security standards.

Benefits

WICHE offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical insurance with generous employer contribution to health savings account (H.S.A.), dental, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care); 403(b)retirement plan with employer match of 200% on employee contributions up to 5% after six full months of employment; and vacation accrual of four weeks per year, sick leave, paid holidays, and personal leave time.

WICHE does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.