Health Planner

Tompkins County Office of Human Resources

and the job listing Expires on February 5, 2026

Tompkins County Whole Health is seeking a Planner to join the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health Services. This role focuses on analyzing data, community input, and system-level priorities to identify gaps in mental health and substance use services and support the design and development of programs that address those needs. The Planner helps guide initiatives from concept through implementation and contributes to the development of department-wide tools, systems, and resources that support coordination and collaboration.

The Planner also serves as a key liaison for grants, Requests for Proposals, contracts, and legislative actions, including identifying funding opportunities, supporting fair and transparent RFP processes, assisting with annual contracting with nonprofit providers, and contributing to the Department’s Annual Report of program outcomes. This position works closely with internal leadership and actively engages with community partners, including participation in initiatives such as the Tompkins County Suicide Prevention Coalition, youth mental hygiene service coordination, and overdose prevention efforts, including management of Opioid Settlement Funds.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week. The starting hire rate is $35.51 per hour, increasing to $37.39 per hour after nine months. The position is benefits-eligible and non-competitive under the HELP Program, with no civil service exam required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

• Identify grant funding and state Requests for Proposals that align with the Department’s mission and submit grant proposals to expand local services available.
• Write Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with local, state and federal monies made available to the Local Government Unit to ensure services are provided in the county. Develop a review process for proposals submitted to ensure a fair process in proposal selection.
• Serve as a departmental liaison for RFPs, Grants, and Legislative Resolutions.
• Analyze local, state and federal mental hygiene data to identify gaps in services and select local metrics to measure progress in achieving Local Service Plan goals.
• Complete and analyze the findings of the Workforce Survey conducted annually by the Community Services Board.
• Actively Participate in the Tompkins County Suicide Prevention Coalition
• Support efforts to expand and better coordinate youth mental hygiene services in Tompkins County.
• Support data collection and program initiatives…