Manager Special Projects- ICMHC

Metrocare Services•Hillside, NY

About The Position

Metrocare is a North Texas provider of mental health and developmental disability services. The Special Projects Manager works with agency subject matter experts and grant funders to implement grant projects and maintain adherence to project goals, objectives, assessments, budgets, and reporting requirements. The position may manage multiple grant projects and serve as the key contact for operational team members seeking program guidance. It directly supervises the Special Projects Evaluator/Data Analyst and Assessment Specialist when applicable to the grant project. The role also provides IECMH consultation and direct-care mental health therapy services.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health, psychology/counseling, social work, sociology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of results-oriented management experience.
Current clinical licensure as an LPC or LCSW.
Experience creating and managing grant budgets.
Experience in program management, program evaluation, and data/outcomes processing in a behavioral health, physical health, substance use treatment, and/or criminal justice/legal environment.
Experience building community partnerships, performance improvement, and working in the public sector with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to 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.
Agile project management, analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, continuous improvement, problem-solving, confidentiality, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Basic math skills and ability to work with reports and numbers, calculate moderately complex figures, and accurately report activities and budgets.
Ability to organize workflows, develop efficient procedures, understand complex data and interconnected systems, manage change, motivate others, build teams, manage budgets, identify operational shortcomings, and maintain customer relations.
Proficiency in or ability to learn computer-based project management systems; ability to integrate Metrocare IT resources with local, state, and federal systems.
Knowledge of data-sharing and privacy rules and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Current driver’s license in Texas or another state; out-of-state license holders must obtain a Texas license within three months of employment.
Required liability insurance when using a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business; must be insurable by the Center’s liability carrier when driving a Center vehicle or personal vehicle on Center business, and have an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement, expand, operate, and monitor grant projects.
Ensure project milestones are completed within expected timelines and budgets.
Provide IECMH consultation and 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 grant cost reporting and billing mechanisms.
Keep projects within budget and collect and analyze programmatic data.
Submit timely grant reports to state and federal agencies, ensuring alignment with GPRA and accurate reporting in SAMHSA’s SPARS.
Keep current with changes and updates to grants.
Conduct outreach and recruit agencies, partners, and stakeholders who can contribute to grant success.
Collaborate with system-of-care members and stakeholders and serve as their point of contact.
Approve and process member requests, including applicable invoicing and reimbursement.
Coordinate with facilities and operations to ensure appropriate space for projects and events.
Build community stakeholder understanding of the project, target populations, services, and membership.
Work with system-of-care workgroup leads to advance initiatives 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 needed.
Participate in external professional activities, stay informed about developments in the field, and collaborate with external resources.
Develop sustainability plans and obtain participating members’ commitments to maintain programs after grant funding ends, following successful proof of concept.
Represent the grant program externally, including through presentations, interviews, and media events.
Perform other duties as assigned.