Communications Specialist For Mental Health And Substance Use Services

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

North Carolina, US
Recruitment range: $57,983 - $74,000; salary range...
Develop communication processes
Create newsletter content
Write high-visibility messages
The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services is seeking a Communications Specialist who believes in the power of storytelling to move people toward services that can transform lives

Job Summary

  • The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services is seeking a Communications Specialist who believes in the power of storytelling to move people toward services that can transform lives.
  • You’ll help shape the public voice of one of North Carolina’s most impactful health divisions, surfacing compelling stories, elevating community voices, and making sure people know how and where to get help.
  • Every message you craft helps someone understand a system, find a resource, or feel seen, reducing stigma, increasing access to services, and elevating the voices of people and families across North Carolina.

Matching Summary

The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services is seeking a Communications Specialist who believes in the power of storytelling to move people toward services that can transform lives.

Salary

Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $74,000; Salary Range: $57,983 - $101,470; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop communication processes
  • Create newsletter content
  • Write high-visibility messages
  • Craft social media content
  • Produce timely awareness messaging
  • Plan and support campaign communications

Nice-to-have

  • Believes in the power of storytelling
  • Translates complex ideas
  • Values diversity and inclusion
  • Thrives in a fast-moving environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Four years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work

Work Rights

Not specified

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