Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MPHI is a Michigan-based nonprofit public health institute dedicated to improving population health. The Tribal Nations Partnership Analyst serves as a liaison among Michigan’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, behavioral health crisis systems, and federally recognized Tribal Nations, supporting outreach, collaboration, culturally responsive practices, and equitable access to crisis services.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and collaborate with Michigan's federally recognized Tribal Nations to strengthen awareness of 988 and crisis services
- Coordinate and collaborate with the Office of Tribal Government Services and Policy within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
- Work with the Office of Tribal Government Services and Policy to develop and maintain relationships with Tribal Nations, tribal health centers, tribal leaders, and community partners
- Serve as a liaison between 988 centers, crisis service providers, tribal health centers, and stakeholders
- Facilitate outreach, presentations, and educational activities related to 988 and crisis services
- Participate in statewide initiatives related to 988, crisis services, tribal engagement, and suicide prevention
- Provide training and technical assistance for 988 staff and other behavioral health crisis service providers related to tribal resources and culturally responsive practices
- Support the development and maintenance of tribal-specific resources and referral pathways related to 988 and behavioral health crisis services
- Maintain tribal resources, services, and referral options information in the Behavioral Health CRM
- Assist with data collection, reporting, and quality improvement activities
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other program materials
- Represent MDHHS and Michigan's 988 and behavioral health crisis system at meetings, conferences, and community events
- Represent the best interests of MPHI and MDHHS at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Remote/Virtual – Must work and live in the state of MI
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, behavioral health, public administration, community development, cultural studies, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Tribal Nations, tribal organizations, tribal health centers, tribal health systems, or tribal communities, preferably within Michigan
- Knowledge of tribal sovereignty, tribal governance structures, and the unique strengths, needs, and priorities of tribal communities
- Experience in outreach, engagement, partnership development, training, community relations, behavioral health, public health, crisis services, or a related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience presenting information to diverse audiences
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with tribal, state, local, and community partners
- Knowledge of tribal communities, tribal sovereignty, and tribal government structures
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze information and prepare reports and presentations
- Ability to travel throughout Michigan as needed
- May require limited in-state travel
- Requires a valid vehicle operator's license and access to a vehicle to attend off-site meetings, conferences and trainings
- Knowledge of Michigan's behavioral health, crisis services, and 988 systems preferred
- Experience coordinating projects, initiatives, stakeholder engagement activities, or cross-system collaborations preferred
Benefits
- Remote/Virtual – Must work and live in the state of MI
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