Physician - Administration

Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert - New York State (Statewide) (#R10229)

Location: New York State (Statewide, Remote)
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract (0.5 FTE)
Hourly Rate: $25.00/hour

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert (BH SME) provides specialized clinical and systems-level expertise on Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) within behavioral health settings, with a focus on integrating evidence-based guidelines into health systems that serve people living with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. The BH SME supports the development of tools, resources, and best practices, and contributes to report writing and grant deliverables for the statewide Center for Health Systems Improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $25.00/hour
• Work Schedule: Part-time (0.5 FTE) with long-term contract stability (5-year term)
• Professional Growth: Shape statewide behavioral health initiatives
• Impactful Work: Reduce tobacco-related disparities in vulnerable populations

Qualifications:

• Education: Advanced clinical degree in psychology, social work, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, or related behavioral health field (e.g., PhD, PsyD, MD, DO, DNP, LCSW, LMHC, or equivalent).
• Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience working in behavioral health settings serving individuals with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders, preferably within health systems or community-based organizations.
  • Experience implementing or advising on evidence-based practices or systems-level interventions in behavioral health or chronic disease care (e.g., tobacco cessation, substance use treatment, or integrated care).
  • Experience contributing to written reports, proposals, or program deliverables in public health, behavioral health, or health systems projects.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with evidence-based guidelines for treating Tobacco Use Disorder and related clinical practice guidelines for behavioral health populations.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong subject matter expertise in behavioral health, TUD, and health disparities, including understanding of the needs of populations disproportionately affected by commercial tobacco.
  • Ability to translate clinical and scientific evidence into practical tools, workflows, and policies for health care organizations.
  • Excellent written communication skills for contributing to reports, guidance documents, and educational materials.
  • Strong interpersonal and consultation skills for working with program leads, QI advisors, health system leaders, and front-line providers.
  • Commitment to health equity, culturally responsive care, and advancement of tobacco-free policies in behavioral health settings

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise on behavioral health and TUD, including guideline-concordant assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches, with attention to priority populations disproportionately affected by commercial tobacco use.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of clinical workflows, protocols, and decision-support tools that embed evidence-based TUD treatment into behavioral health care systems, including screening, counseling, medication use, and follow-up.
• Advise on best practices for implementing systems-level strategies identified in the PHS Clinical Practice Guideline (screening systems, provider training/resources/feedback, and dedicated staffing) in behavioral health organizations.
• Collaborate with QI, program, and data staff to interpret behavioral health system data and identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities to improve TUD treatment delivery and health equity.
• Assist with the development of educational materials, training content, and technical assistance tools tailored for behavioral health providers and organizational leaders.
• Provide expert input into written reports, proposals, and other contract deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy, alignment with the RFA scope of work, and clear linkage to project outcomes.
• Support the identification and dissemination of best practices related to emerging nicotine delivery products and their impact on behavioral health populations, including strategies to counter industry disinformation.
• Participate in internal and external meetings, workgroups, and partner convenings as the behavioral health and TUD clinical resource for the project.