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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for health program in North Carolina is $47,585.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,400.00 and $54,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a health program?

Health programs are organized initiatives or interventions designed to improve health outcomes in specific populations. They can range from vaccination campaigns and nutrition education to chronic disease management and community health outreach. These programs are often run by government agencies, non-profit organizations, or healthcare providers, and are aimed at preventing illness, promoting wellness, and addressing public health concerns. Health programs can be local, national, or international in scope, depending on their goals and target populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health program manager?

To thrive as a Health Program Manager, you need expertise in public health principles, project management, and program evaluation, usually backed by a degree in public health or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, health information systems, and certifications like Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) are commonly required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills help drive team performance and stakeholder engagement. These abilities are vital for designing, implementing, and evaluating effective health programs that improve community outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in health program roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in health program roles often encounter challenges such as coordinating among multiple stakeholders, adapting to changing regulations, and ensuring effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. Managing limited resources and meeting program goals under tight deadlines are also common hurdles. Building strong collaborative relationships, staying current with industry guidelines, and developing robust project management skills can help address these challenges and enhance program outcomes.

What is the difference between Health Program vs Health Educator?

AspectHealth ProgramHealth Educator
CredentialsCertifications in public health, program managementCertifications in health education, community health
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, government agenciesCommunity centers, schools, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageDevelops and manages health initiativesProvides health education and outreach

While both roles focus on health promotion, a Health Program develops and manages health initiatives, whereas a Health Educator primarily provides education and outreach to communities. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Health Program job openings in North Carolina as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,585 per year, or $22.9 per hour.

Behavioral Health Program Manager

RHA Health Services

Burlington, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

RHA Health Services rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 94 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

192nd of 242 rated social care providers

Job description

We are hiring for:
Behavioral Health Program Manager
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Behavioral Health Program Manager provides day-to-day operational leadership and program support for behavioral health services. This role is primarily responsible for supporting program structure, workflow, staffing coordination, service delivery expectations, productivity, documentation compliance, and overall program functioning. The Program Manager works closely with Directors, Team Leaders, Qualified Professionals, Licensed Clinical Professionals, and other staff to ensure services are delivered effectively, timely, and in alignment with agency standards, payer requirements, and quality expectations. While the position may provide clinical direct care or assist with high-risk clinical situations as needed, the primary focus is operational oversight, problem-solving, team support, and ensuring programs are running efficiently.
Behavioral Health Program Manager Serve as the primary team leader supporting individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues in outpatient and community settings. Coordinates and monitors the array of services and supports identified in each person's Person Centered Plan.
Responsibilities of the Program Manager include:
  • Works closely with other paraprofessional and clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures and expedite PCP implementation.
  • Provides administrative supervision to all employees
  • Assists the Director in ensuring that whenever necessary the appropriate transition to another level/type of care for the person supported is sought after appropriate staffing with the Clinical Program Manager.
  • Assists the Director in providing leadership to employees by promoting harmony among co-workers and clearly reinforcing company and site office objectives and strategies
  • Monitors and ensures interventions are performed face-to-face outside the facility, and that each person supported receives required number of contacts per service definition
  • Actively participates in financial maintenance, budget monitoring, and budget creation and plans of corrective action to improve unit performance and meet targets
  • Assists in the resolution of complaints/issuers and serves as role model employees, visitors, the general public and individuals being served

Education:
  • Master's Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
  • License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.

Definitions:
  • Human Service Degrees Include: Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other Human Service Degrees.
  • Populations Served Include: Mentally Ill-Child, Mentally Ill- Adult, Substance Abuse-Adult, Substance Abuse-Child

Pre-employment screening:
  • Complete criminal background
  • Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  • Drug testing
  • Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  • Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  • Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:
  • Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
  • Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
  • Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  • Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  • Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

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At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US

Year founded

1989

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