DHHS Program Manager I-RHTP Behavioral Health Initiatives

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage contracts and agreements for multiple Behavioral Health initiatives ensuring compliance deliverables and budget accountability.
• Lead implementation of statewide programs including Mobile Crisis services Crisis Stabilization and a Rural Nursing Home Pilot.
• Coordinate with internal leadership state agencies providers and community partners to ensure successful program execution.
• Monitor program performance evaluate outcomes and provide regular updates to executive and senior leadership.
• Manage grant processes including reviewing proposals executing agreements and tracking expenditures.
• Support data collection reporting and continuous quality improvement efforts aligned with state and RHTP requirements.
• Build and maintain partnerships with behavioral health regions hospitals clinics and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy development and system integration efforts to ensure long-term sustainability of programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in business or public administration social/behavioral sciences education health sciences public health law or related field and experience in program planning implementation monitoring evaluating program functions or supervising/management staff and budgets. Related coursework training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelors degree on a year-for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Teams and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for tracking reporting and data analysis.
• A bachelors degree in public health business or a related field is preferred.
• Ideal candidates will have experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities and deadlines as well as familiarity with government reporting requirements grant administration and compliance processes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to analyze and clearly present data to support program monitoring evaluation and decision-making are also highly valued.

Other: Valid Drivers license is required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Behavioral health systems programs and service delivery models
• Contract management grant administration and compliance requirements
• Program evaluation data analysis and performance measurement
• Public sector operations and stakeholder engagement

Ability to:

• Manage multiple complex projects and priorities simultaneously
• Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners
• Analyze data and use insights to guide decision-making
• Communicate clearly through reports presentations and meetings
• Develop and monitor budgets and ensure fiscal accountability
• Interpret policies regulations and contractual requirements

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