Project Director-(School-Based Behavioral Health Grant)

About Coastal Horizons Center Inc.

Coastal Horizons Center Inc. provides a continuum of professional services designed to promote healthier lives stronger families and safer communities. We are seeking an experienced School-Based Behavioral Health Grant Program Director to lead the implementation and oversight of a grant-funded initiative serving students schools families and community partners.

JOB TITLE: Program Director (School-Based Behavioral Health Grant)

LOCATION:

• New Hanover County NC

• School-Based Services

• Travel to schools throughout New Hanover County

SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time 40 Hours Per Week

• Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

• $80000$85000 annually

Position Summary

The School-Based Behavioral Health Grant Program Director serves as the primary point of contact and organizational lead for the grant award. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management implementation and oversight of grant activities ensuring all goals deliverables reporting requirements and compliance standards are met.

The Program Director develops and executes a strategic implementation plan supervises grant staff manages budget allocations coordinates with internal and external partners and ensures effective delivery of school-based mental health substance use prevention intervention and recovery-focused services.

This role requires a strong understanding of school-based behavioral health substance use prevention and treatment trauma-informed care data management grant compliance and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What Youll Do

• Serve as the primary point person for the grant award providing leadership and oversight of all project activities.

• Develop implement and monitor a strategic plan to achieve grant goals objectives and required deliverables.

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of grant-funded programs and services within school settings.

• Ensure all grant requirements policies regulations and reporting deadlines are met.

• Supervise and provide leadership to grant-funded staff and administrative personnel.

• Oversee grant budget allocations expenditures and adjustments to support effective implementation and compliance.

• Monitor program performance outcomes data collection and reporting requirements.

• Prepare review and submit required grant reports and documentation.

• Coordinate with schools educational teams community agencies healthcare providers and other stakeholders.

• Develop program materials resources procedures and implementation tools.

• Facilitate staff meetings trainings and professional development activities.

• Attend relevant community school agency and professional meetings.

• Build and maintain strong interdepartmental and cross-agency partnerships.

• Identify implementation challenges and independently develop solutions to support successful project outcomes.

• Ensure services and activities are delivered in accordance with trauma-informed and evidence-informed practices.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and organizational policies.

What You Bring

• Masters degree or higher in Social Work Education Psychology Human Services or a related field.

• Experience overseeing the implementation of school-based mental health programs and services.

• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in substance use disorder prevention treatment and recovery gained through direct practice research or a combination of both.

• Experience with program implementation staff supervision grant management or project leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in delivering prevention and intervention services within school settings.

• Strong knowledge of substance use education mental health services trauma-informed care and community referral resources.

• Understanding of grant administration compliance data management and reporting.

• Strong training facilitation and presentation skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships across departments schools agencies and community partners.

• Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary educational teams.

• Strong written verbal organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment problem-solve and work independently.

• Budget awareness and ability to monitor expenditures and compliance.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Travel & Work Environment

• Regular travel to schools and community locations throughout New Hanover County is required.

• Position operates primarily within school-based and community settings and requires the ability to collaborate with educators behavioral health professionals families students and community partners.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs rollover hours 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities resource groups and diversity events

REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS:

If you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression national origin age disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.