Behavioral Health & Community Engagement Implementation Manager

Summary

Join the National Adoption Association (NAA) as their Community Engagement Implementation Manager and make a difference in the lives of children and teens in the US foster care system. As a site lead, you will conduct behavioral health-focused community engagement assessments, interpret data, and deliver technical assistance. You will represent the program by engaging with professionals and agencies to improve mental health outcomes for children, youth, and families involved in child welfare. This role requires a Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s with extensive experience) in a related field, 8+ years of experience in behavioral health outreach, and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. A license as a behavioral health clinician is also required, as is lived experience in foster care or adoption. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to work remotely with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field; (will consider a bachelor’s degree with extensive professional experience)
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in targeted behavioral health or mental health outreach
• A background in delivering technical assistance and change management strategies in public systems
• Experience working in behavioral health in a community outreach role with children, youth, and families involved in child welfare or adoption systems is required
• Demonstrated management-level experience is required with a minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory or consultant management experience
• Experience using data analysis and reporting to inform community outreach methods
• Licensed Clinician (behavioral health) or similar credentials is required
• Lived experience in foster care or as an adoptee is required
• Ability to travel approximately once per month for 2-3 days at a time
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in child, adolescent, and family mental health
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and its application in behavioral health systems
• Ability to assess mental health service systems and provide recommendations for improvement
• Familiarity with behavioral and mental health funding streams as they relate to community-based services
• Ability to confidently present information to diverse audiences, including professionals, stakeholders, and community members
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products and familiarity with Google Suite
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Passion for child welfare and foster care/adoption with a commitment to NAA’s mission
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency in data management

Responsibilities

• Serve as site lead for assigned states, territories, or tribes, implementing and overseeing community engagement technical assistance (TA) in alignment with program goals
• Plan and coordinate site visits, meetings, and follow-up activities in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Design, deliver, and evaluate TA services that are inclusive, culturally responsive, and aligned with best practices and organizational priorities
• Provide regular updates to internal partners on site-specific TA progress, challenges, and milestones
• Collaborate with colleagues to refine tools, reports, and materials that support effective project delivery
• Track progress, monitor support needs, and ensure timely communication and reporting across teams and partners
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, including budgeting, deliverables, and reporting
• Support project tracking and management in partnership with the National Director of Community Engagement and lead special projects as assigned
• Conduct community engagement assessments using a standardized tool customized for each site’s context and needs
• Review briefing materials and data on DEI disparities in child welfare to inform assessment planning
• Integrate lived expertise into assessment planning and data interpretation to ensure relevance and impact
• Plan and lead interviews with child welfare and mental health stakeholders to identify service gaps and systemic barriers
• Analyze site-level behavioral health structures and synthesize findings into data-driven reports and presentations
• Present key findings and recommendations to internal teams and external partners; facilitate follow-up meetings to validate insights and refine action steps
• Participate in collaborative problem-solving to address obstacles and improve engagement outcomes
• Develop and update strategies to communicate assessment outcomes and engage stakeholders in data-informed improvements
• Align TA delivery with current best practices in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and adoption-competent mental health care
• Coordinate and deliver tailored technical assistance (TA) in collaboration with site teams and internal staff, supporting implementation of approved TA initiatives
• Participate in relevant meetings and initiatives, including efforts focused on peer/para-professional integration, fatherhood engagement, and cross-system collaboration
• Provide culturally responsive TA that promotes equity, inclusion, and improved community engagement outcomes
• Offer consultation to enhance collaboration between peer/paraprofessionals, clinicians, and system partners
• Represent the organization in workshops, trainings, and public forums; prepare and present materials to diverse audiences
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with site contacts, including community members, youth and families, and system leaders
• Act as a primary liaison for community insights, ensuring timely, professional, and culturally responsive communication with internal and external partners
• Address concerns or complaints with professionalism and escalate when appropriate, maintaining composure and equity-driven practices in all interactions
• Represent the Community Engagement Team with professionalism, cultural humility, and a commitment to equity-driven practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within the nonprofit or government sector, preferably experience in states, territories, or tribal nations’ child welfare is preferred

Benefits

• Gold health plan, dental & vision insurance (100% employer paid for employees)
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Professional development opportunities