Manager Special Projects- ICMHC

Metrocare Services•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Special Projects Manager works collaboratively with agency subject matter experts and grant funder stakeholders to implement projects and ensure continued adherence to project goals, objectives, assessments, budgets, and reporting requirements. The role may oversee multiple grant projects and serve as a key contact for program guidance in collaboration with operational team members. The position directly supervises the Special Projects Evaluator/Data Analyst and, when applicable, the Assessment Specialist. The manager is responsible for grant project implementation, expansion, operations, monitoring, and reporting, including tracking milestones and budgets, collecting and analyzing program data, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to state and federal agencies. The role works with clinical, financial, facilities, operations, community, and stakeholder groups; provides IECMH consultation and direct-care mental health therapy; and represents grant programs to advisory committees, Metrocare leadership, partners, and the public. The position also develops sustainability plans to help successful programs continue after grant funding ends. Metrocare serves people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities and is committed to quality, accountability, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care. Occasional in-county travel may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health, psychology/counseling, social work, sociology, or a related field.
Three or more years of results-oriented management experience.
Current clinical licensure as an LPC or LCSW.
Experience creating and managing grant-associated budgets.
Program management, program evaluation, and data/outcomes processing experience in behavioral health, physical health, substance use treatment, and/or criminal justice/legal settings.
Experience building community partnerships.
Performance improvement experience.
Experience working in the public sector with multidisciplinary teams.
Meet additional qualifications specified by the program funder in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of behavioral health disparities, barriers to care, and social determinants of health.
Experience presenting persuasive and engaging content to the public and stakeholders.
Experience developing and monitoring measured-based outcomes for grant programming and reporting.
Current driver's license in Texas or another state; employees licensed in another state must obtain a Texas license within three months of employment.
Liability insurance is required when using a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business; employees driving a Center vehicle or personal vehicle on Center business must be insurable by the Center's liability carrier and have an acceptable driving record.
Basic math skills and the ability to work with reports and numbers and calculate moderately complex figures and amounts for activity and budget reporting.
Ability to organize workflows, develop efficient procedures, and sort, organize, and understand complex data and interrelated systems.
Ability to manage change, motivate others including non-employees, foster teamwork, and achieve group and individual goals.
Ability to understand financial statements, manage a budget, identify operational shortcomings, and develop solutions.
Ability to focus on customers and build and maintain customer relations.
Proficiency or ability to learn computer-based project management systems and integrate Metrocare IT resources with relevant local, state, and federal systems.
Maintain proficient knowledge of data-sharing and privacy rules.
Proficiency in Microsoft/Excel.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

Implement, expand, operate, and monitor grant projects.
Ensure project milestones are completed within expected time frames and budgets.
Provide IECMH consultation.
Provide direct-care mental health therapy services.
Collaborate with clinical operations and the Mental Health Advisory Committee on policy, funding, and system-of-care initiatives.
Work with financial and business operations to establish and maintain appropriate cost reporting and billing mechanisms.
Ensure projects remain within budget.
Collect and analyze programmatic data.
Submit timely grant reports to state and federal agencies.
Align grant reporting with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and accurately report in SAMHSA's Performance Accountability and Reporting System (SPARS).
Stay current on changes and updates to grants.
Recruit agencies, partners, and stakeholders whose participation can contribute to grant success.
Collaborate with system-of-care members and stakeholders and serve as a point of contact.
Approve and process member requests, including invoices and appropriate reimbursements.
Coordinate with Metrocare facilities and operations to ensure adequate space for projects and events.
Build community stakeholders' understanding of projects, target populations, services, and membership.
Work with system-of-care workgroup leads to advance initiatives, achieve goals, and address barriers.
Recommend new funding opportunities to the Advisory Committee and Metrocare Services.
Present to the Advisory Committee, Metrocare Board of Directors, and external stakeholders as requested or needed.
Participate in professional activities and collaborate with external resources to remain current in the field.
Develop sustainability plans and participating-member commitments to maintain programs after grant funding ends.
Represent grant programs externally through presentations, interviews, and media events as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.