Remote Behavioral Health Project Director

Summary

Join Altarum's Division of Population Health as a Behavioral Health Project Director to lead work with the State of Michigan. The successful candidate will serve as Project Director on training and technical assistance (TTA) contracts, supervise behavioral health staff, oversee project work and new business development, establish and maintain positive client relationships, identify and pursue opportunities for new business, and perform as a senior leader on the BH team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, public health, human development, child psychology, family studies or related field (preferred)
• Minimum thirteen(13) years’ work experience, including specific experience in SUD, PRSS, co-occurring disorders, and BH workforce concerns
• Minimum six (6) years of experience directing projects and managing staff
• Experience in a behavioral health care system, community behavioral health center, or community public health setting, or similar context (experience in Michigan preferred)
• Ability to travel approximately 20% time within the State of Michigan
• Experience working with mid-level and senior clinical and/or administrative leaders in diverse settings
• Experience with peer support/peer recovery (lived experience or ally a plus)
• Knowledge of behavioral health program operations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Experience managing, coordinating, or contributing to large-scale proposal efforts

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, conduct, and technically direct complex, cross functional, and high revenue projects, coordinating efforts of staff
• Demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and peer recovery support services (PRSS), as well as issues confronting the BH workforce
• Independently provide expert consultation and solutions for clients
• Supervise and mentor BH team members who provide TTA services as well as project managers
• Keep skills and knowledge up to date through professional development and other educational methods
• Work closely with the Behavioral Health Program Director to lead strategy and innovation for the behavioral health focus area
• Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise, and project/client management capabilities as needed
• Lead federal, state, and philanthropic proposal efforts

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• Flexible work environment