DC Job Alert: Program Coordinator Position Offers Salary Up to $137,561
The District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is accepting applications for a Program Coordinator (State Mental Health Agency Workforce Program Coordinator) position that will support efforts to strengthen and expand the District's behavioral health workforce.
The grant-funded position is located within the Department of Behavioral Health's Prevention and Early Intervention Division (PEID) and is funded through the Advancing the Recruitment and Retention of our Workforce (ARROW) grant. The initiative is a partnership between the Department of Behavioral Health and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE).
According to the job announcement, PEID focuses on prevention, early intervention, education, outreach, and support services that help individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. The division works to increase awareness of behavioral health resources while connecting residents with services and support.
The selected Program Coordinator will provide advanced-level management, administrative, and programmatic support to implement the ARROW grant and oversee related initiatives. The role includes helping develop strategies that strengthen recruitment and retention efforts for the behavioral health workforce across the District.
The position offers a salary ranging from $106,763 to $137,561 annually.
Applications for the position opened on April 24, 2026, and will be accepted through July 22, 2026. Individuals interested in supporting behavioral health initiatives and workforce development are encouraged to review the qualifications and submit an application before the closing date.