Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead

DGS Office of External Affairs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks an Administrative Lead to oversee Virginia's integrated behavioral health initiatives, including the statewide Adult Psychiatric Access Line (APAL), the Collaborative Care Model grant program, and the Virginia Mental Health Access Project.

This grant-funded role ends September 30, 2027 and involves contract administration, data analysis, and strategic planning across adult and pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational planning, large-scale project implementation, procurement processes, contract management, and funding oversight.
• Experience with report writing using health data for program evaluation.
• Knowledge of emerging practices and effective systems of care for behavioral health.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Word, MS Exchange, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data software.
• Strong administrative skills including self-initiative, organization, time management, and discretion with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Virginia's integrated behavioral health initiatives including APAL, the Collaborative Care Model grant program, and the Virginia Mental Health Access Project.
• Manage contract administration, data analysis, and strategic planning across adult and pediatric populations.
• Coordinate with vendors, ensure quality standards, and collaborate across agencies with federal, state, and professional organizations.

Skills

Operational planning

Large-scale project implementation

Contract management

Funding oversight

Report writing with health data

Emerging behavioral health practices

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

MS Exchange

Data software

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks an Administrative Lead to oversee Virginia's integrated behavioral health initiatives, including the statewide Adult Psychiatric Access Line (APAL), the Collaborative Care Model grant program, and the Virginia Mental Health Access Project. The role manages program oversight, vendor coordination, quality standards, and cross-agency collaboration with federal agencies, state entities, and professional organizations. This is a grant-funded position ending September 30, 2027, involving contract administration, data analysis, and strategic planning across adult and pediatric populations.

Key qualifications:

• Experience in operational planning, large-scale project implementation, procurement processes, contract management, and funding oversight
• Experience with report writing using health data for program evaluation
• Knowledge of emerging practices and effective systems of care for behavioral health
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Word, MS Exchange, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and data software
• Strong administrative skills including self-initiative, organization, time management, and discretion with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective relationships with diverse groups