Rapid Response to Recovery EmPATH Implementation Specialist
CDC FoundationLexington, Kentucky, United States
Posted April 6, 2026
90000 - 100000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world.
Job Description
The CDC Foundation is seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as the Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing (EmPATH) Implementation Specialist for the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program. The EmPATH Implementation Specialist will guide the launch of new EmPATH units in rural Kentucky, while coordinating closely with EMS/paramedicine teams and a centralized telebehavioral health hub to integrate all components of the Rapid Response to Recovery (RRR) crisis continuum into a seamless system of care.
Requirements
- Bachelorās degree in public health, health administration, health information management, nursing, social work, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating or managing health programs in behavioral health, hospital operations, or crisis services.
- Knowledge of behavioral health crisis systems and clinical workflows, such as psychiatric emergency services and emergency department operations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance