Senior Director of Child Behavioral Health Dissemination

Department: The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA11-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

June 23, 2025; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, complete applications must include the following along with the online application:
• A cover letter highlighting how your knowledge, skills, and experience quality you for the requirements, competencies, and if applicable, preferred qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
• A resume of your professional work experience, education, and applicable certifications.
The online application includes the name and contact information of at least three professional references. The candidate will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating a first-of-its-kind undergraduate training program in child behavioral health. 
 
The institute prioritizes the needs of youth who have been historically or persistently underserved and seeks to make real system change by: 
- Creating a new mental health profession 
- Delivering support in schools and the community 
- Training existing youth-serving professionals 
- Developing new approaches to support child behavioral health 
- Transforming the Pacific Northwest into a national model of thought and action

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Child Behavioral Health Dissemination will spearhead efforts to expand the Ballmer Institute’s Child Behavioral Health Training Program (CBH-TP).

​The Senior Director will build and sustain partnerships with key stakeholders nationwide to position the CBH-TP as a national model for child behavioral health training and education. They will develop and implement strategies to broaden the program’s reach, promote its benefits, and support partners in adopting and sustaining the program effectively.

​This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. Key responsibilities include leading the creation and adaptation of training materials for diverse audiences, delivering dynamic workshops and e-learning modules, and serving as a trusted advisor to states and institutions as they navigate the challenges of implementation.

​Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in child behavioral health research and policy with a focus on equity and inclusion. They will have demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and dissemination. This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to drive transformative and lasting improvements in child behavioral health outcomes on a national scale.

Minimum Requirements

​​​•​​ Ph.D. from an APA-accredited doctoral program.
​•​​ ​Expertise in delivering evidence-based behavioral health promotion, prevention, and intervention for common child/adolescent behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
​•​​ ​Five years of experience in community relations, research translation, or other stakeholder engagement.

Professional Competencies

​•​​ Deep knowledge of child behavioral health system including but not limited to evidence-based practices and workforce needs.
​•​ Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with diverse stakeholders (e.g., policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, community organizations).
​•​ Ability to build effective interpersonal relationships and communicate clearly, serving as a trusted advisor to states and institutions.
​•​ Knowledge of implementation science to support sustainable program adoption.

Preferred Qualifications

​•​​ Experience leading large-scale initiatives that impact behavioral health outcomes.
​• Commitment to advancing equity and inclusion within child behavioral health initiatives.
​• ​Experience navigating policy environments to support the implementation of evidence-based practices.​

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more informatio