Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) Grants Coordinator

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) Coordinator / Promoting the Integration of Primary and Behavioral Health Care (PIPBHC) Evaluator reports to the MHBG administrator. The position coordinates MHBG program activities and leads evaluation, performance measurement, and outcomes monitoring for the PIPBHC grant. It supports federal grant compliance, program implementation, strategic planning, performance reporting, and continuous quality improvement to improve behavioral health outcomes and integrated care services throughout Arizona. The coordinator works with AHCCCS leadership, ACC-RBHAs, providers, MCOs, healthcare systems, community organizations, federal partners, and other stakeholders. The role calls for independent judgment and analytical expertise to translate program and performance data into actionable recommendations that support policy development. The position may allow remote work within Arizona, depending on business needs and continued achievement of expected performance measures. Travel for State business may be required.

Requirements

Current Arizona Driver's License.
Five years of experience in grant services or direct behavioral health services, or a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in grant services or direct behavioral health services.
Successfully pass a fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications, and reference checks.
Complete any required driver training if driving on State business.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies, qualitative and quantitative research, performance measurement, outcomes monitoring, data analysis and visualization, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
Knowledge of federal grant requirements, including SAMHSA discretionary and block grant programs, reporting, and performance measurement expectations.
Knowledge of MHBG priorities, funding requirements, and programs serving individuals with SMI, SED, and FEP.
Knowledge of PIPBHC requirements, integrated care models, and healthcare initiatives.
Knowledge of Arizona behavioral health program delivery, strategic planning, needs assessments, evaluation, healthcare and Medicaid systems, claims and encounter data, project management, and state and federal laws and compliance policies.
Skill in collecting, validating, analyzing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative data, and developing reports, dashboards, presentations, and performance monitoring tools.
Skill in translating technical information into clear, actionable recommendations and using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint) and data visualization tools.
Skill in managing multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and reporting requirements; communicating and writing effectively; facilitating meetings and workgroups; and building collaborative relationships.
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and progress toward grant goals, objectives, and performance measures; identify trends, service gaps, emerging needs, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Ability to prepare and present evaluation findings, performance reports, and recommendations; interpret federal guidance and translate requirements into operational and reporting processes.
Ability to support strategic planning, quality improvement, and data-informed decision-making; maintain accuracy and attention to detail; and work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and maintain confidentiality and sound professional judgment with sensitive programmatic, financial, and healthcare information.

Responsibilities

Coordinate implementation of the PIPBHC evaluation plan and performance measurement activities, including establishing baseline measures, tracking outcomes and objectives, and collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
Prepare SAMHSA-required PIPBHC reports and data submissions; monitor progress toward grant goals and identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Support PIPBHC continuous quality improvement, implementation monitoring, and sustainability planning.
Collaborate with providers, partners, and AHCCCS leadership to support data-informed project management, decision-making, and grant implementation.
Develop and deliver MHBG reports, dashboards, presentations, briefing materials, and evaluation findings for federal reporting, strategic planning, program oversight, and stakeholder communication.
Collaborate with stakeholders, MCOs, providers, community partners, advisory groups, and internal staff on MHBG implementation, strategic planning, performance monitoring, and data-informed decisions; provide technical assistance on reporting, performance measures, and data collection requirements.
Support MHBG planning, implementation, monitoring, compliance, and reporting; prepare grant applications and SAMHSA-required submissions; and monitor deliverables, work plans, budgets, and performance measures for state and federal compliance.
Identify service gaps, emerging trends, and best practices, and develop data-informed recommendations and strategies to improve service delivery, access to care, sustainability, system transformation, and outcomes for MHBG priority populations.
Support monitoring and evaluation of initiatives serving individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and First Episode Psychosis (FEP).

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year.
Paid vacation and sick leave, respectively 13 and 12 days per year, accruing from the first day of employment (prorated for part-time employees).
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
Bereavement, civic duty, and military leave.
A retirement program with lifetime pension benefits through the Arizona State Retirement System.
Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, subject to qualifications.
RideShare and public transit subsidy.
Learning and career development opportunities.
Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, subject to management approval and business needs.