Behavioral Health Project Leader: Drive Impact & Growth

mayo behavioral health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayo Behavioral Health in Baton Rouge seeks a Project Director to lead planning and implementation of behavioral health projects. You will oversee budgets, timelines, deliverables, and coordinate with stakeholders to establish goals and a solid project plan.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree and at least five years of healthcare project management, with strong leadership, grant-writing, and communication skills to build diverse partnerships and ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a healthcare or social services setting.
• Strong understanding of mental health and behavioral healthcare systems and services.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and community partners.
• Experience in grant writing and securing funding for projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for improving the lives of individuals struggling with mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of assigned behavioral health projects, including budget, timeline, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify project goals and objectives, create a comprehensive project plan, and set realistic timelines for completion.
• Lead and motivate project team members to ensure successful completion of project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and funding agencies to secure resources and support for projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular project meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.
• Monitor project progress and identify any potential risks or delays, developing and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Provide regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on project status, progress, and outcomes.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in the behavioral health field, incorporating them into project planning and implementation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA/MPH/MSW

Job description

Mayo Behavioral Health in Baton Rouge seeks a Project Director to lead planning and implementation of behavioral health projects. You will oversee budgets, timelines, deliverables, and coordinate with stakeholders to establish goals and a solid project plan.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree and at least five years of healthcare project management, with strong leadership, grant-writing, and communication skills to build diverse partnerships and ensure successful outcomes.