SPOTLIGHT
State Mental Health Agency (SMHA) Organization And Structure In State Government
Did you know that 42 states combine responsibilities for the provision of mental health and substance use services into a single state agency? Or that 13 states combine responsibilities for the provision of intellectual/developmental disability and mental health services into a single state agency (and 12 states combine all three disability services into a single state agency)? In 15 states, the State Mental Health Agency (SMHA) is organized as an independent state agency, however, in most states, the SMHA is located within a State Department of Human Services. Six states have the SMHA organizationally located within the State Medicaid agency.
This information and more about the organization, structure, and responsibilities of state mental health authorities are detailed in a new NRI State Profiles report available at www.nri-inc.org/profiles. The report is one of 15 new Profiles reports available to the public. SMHA staff have exclusive access to additional detailed state-by-state information that is summarized in the public reports. For more information about the State Profiles system, please e-mail profiles@nri-inc.org. Look for new reports to be published in early 2023.
NRI Job Opening - Research Associate
NRI is currently seeking a Research Associate who performs quantitative and qualitative research involving the organization, funding, operation, services, policies, statutes, staffing and the consumers of State Mental Health Agencies (SMHAs); assessments and analyses of state behavioral health systems, original data collection, secondary data analysis; and drafting written reports or developing research products as needed. Read full job description.
To apply, please fill out the NRI Application, including salary expectations and submit along with your cover letter and resume to: careers@nri-inc.org
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