Remote Senior Project Manager (Behavioral Health)

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Behavioral Health (Remote, Long-term Contract)

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates based in AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI)

Job Type: Long-term Contract

Industry: Behavioral Health / Healthcare / Project Management

Job Summary:

Kaeppel Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with a solid background in Behavioral Health to join our team for a long-term remote contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex projects within the behavioral health sector and a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams. This role requires hands-on project management expertise combined with the ability to engage with stakeholders, deliver solutions, and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects within the behavioral health sector, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including behavioral health providers, community organizations, and clients to ensure project objectives are met.
• Team Leadership: Manage cross-functional teams, providing direction, coaching, and support to ensure successful project delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify potential risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address challenges to maintain project timelines and quality.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, project plans, timelines, and other required project deliverables.
• Process Improvement: Continuously analyze project processes and identify opportunities for improvement to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.
• Client Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring their needs are understood and met.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Psychology, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MHA) or equivalent work experience are preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years in the behavioral health sector.
  • Proven experience managing projects with field-type or engagement management aspects, such as working directly with behavioral health providers, clinics, or community-based programs.
• Project Management Certification: PMP certification is strongly preferred. Other relevant certifications (e.g., Agile, Scrum) are a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello) and advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Remote Work Experience: Proven ability to manage remote projects and teams, with strong self-management skills and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with health IT implementations or electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, or other healthcare regulations related to behavioral health.
• Experience working in multi-state environments and adapting projects to comply with state-specific regulations.
• Familiarity with data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA) and their application in project management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset to navigate complex project challenges.
• Detail-oriented: Highly organized with a focus on detail, ensuring all project deliverables meet quality standards.
• Client-Focused: A client-centered approach, with a passion for improving behavioral health outcomes through succ