Senior Behavioral Health Program Manager

MCD Global Health•New England – Remote, ME

4d•Remote

About The Position

MCD Global Health, in collaboration with the New England Rural Health Association (NERHA), is seeking a Senior Behavioral Health Program Manager. This full-time, exempt, remote/home-office position requires the candidate to live in New England and involves regular travel across the six New England states, with occasional national travel. The role is primarily grant-funded, supporting the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (ROTA), and includes oversight of funding agreements and federal/state grants. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight, execution, and management of key rural health programs, supervise program staff, and act as a high-level external Behavioral Health liaison for the Association.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Clinical Behavioral Health, Public Health, or a related field required
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in grant-funded program management, with at least 2 years directly supervising and mentoring clinical and program staff
Extensive experience working to integrate clinical and community-based wraparound services to address social determinants of health needs in rural communities
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong budget development, expense tracking, and financial monitoring skills
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), cloud-based document management systems (e.g., Google Suite, One Drive, etc.), and with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience with contract and/or grants management and administration
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively in a fully remote or virtual environment
Must live in New England

Nice To Haves

Clinical Behavioral Health Licensure (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is highly desirable
Deep familiarity with, commitment to, and/or personal experience living and working in rural communities
Knowledge of/ experience with rural healthcare policy and networks
Experience with community partners at the county/municipal/local level such as housing providers, transportation providers, law enforcement, food shelves, etc.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive project management and strategic direction for the ROTA project and other assigned rural health initiatives.
Conduct direct behavioral health and substance use disorder TA to rural organizations.
Serve as the lead NERHA SME for Behavioral Health and SUD/OUD.
Oversee development of trainings and resources providing rural and behavioral health expertise and insight.
Lead regular alignment meetings with the lead grant organization and key regional stakeholders to ensure all project planning and deliverables are met.
Co-lead program advisory committee.
Oversee the tracking, completion, and submission of all progress reports, data collections, and required documentation for funding agreements and federal/state grants.
Assist in or lead development of appropriate grant proposals.
Design and manage interprofessional, community-based internship and clerkship programs for students contributing to NERHA initiatives.
Directly manage, mentor, and evaluate program staff, coordinators, and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Delegate tasks effectively across programs and staff to optimize workflow, ensuring milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
Develop recruitment plan for training and technical assistance, recruit participants from rural critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and community mental health centers.
Facilitate deep outreach and engagement within the NERHA network, identifying and supporting underrepresented and vulnerable rural communities across New England.
Interface effectively and knowledgeably with executive leadership in rural organizations about the ROTA program and NERHA more broadly.
Lead the development of program-specific events, including integrating specialized content and in-person components into the annual NERHA Rural Health Conference.
Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach and communication strategy to engage the NERHA network, including promotion, marketing, newsletters, training resources, and digital campaigns.
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement, monitor progress towards deliverables, and complete reports to the lead grant organization.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Chief Operating Officer