Remote Behavioral Health Project Manager

Summary

Join Altarum's Division of Population Health as a Behavioral Health Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and interface with clients, staff, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, public health, human development, child psychology, family studies or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years’ work experience, including specific experience in substance use disorders
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant Project Management experience within the behavioral health field
• 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 up to 20% time in the State of Michigan (depending on your location)
• Experience working with mid-level and senior clinical and/or administrative leaders in diverse settings
• Ability to provide team leadership, work as an effective team member, as well as work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience managing, coordinating, or contributing to large-scale proposal efforts desired

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and manage training and technical assistance in the implementation of SUD and PRSS for adults, youth, and families struggling with the impact of SUD
• Plan and manage projects with some guidance from Project Directors
• Manage project budgets in Altarum project management system and make decisions on adjustments and improvements in order to effectively execute the project
• Manage staff time and tasks on projects
• Foster relationships with clients, including building strong communication with clients and serving as a logistical contact
• Work closely with Project Directors to lead, design, and deliver training and technical assistance on a variety of content areas associated with best practices in SUD treatment, PRSS for both adults and youth, and BH workforce issues
• Develop technical assistance packages, reports, memos, tools, toolkits, online learning courses, and webinars
• Work collaboratively with other Altarum staff on projects, and collaboratively with other external TA providers
• Work directly with clients to ensure that projects are executed successfully and with high-quality
• Provide subject matter expertise and project/client management capabilities as needed
• Contribute to federal, state, and philanthropic proposal efforts

Benefits

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