CCBHC Project Director

NorthKey Community Care; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 12%

PTO 16 days

Paid holidays 10

Insurance plans

HSA match

401(k) matching

Professional development

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a CCBHC Project Director to lead and direct implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) criteria, services, and activities for the CCBHC demonstration, SAMHSA grant, or any other CCBHC-related opportunities. This on-site role reports to our 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY location.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. This is an on-site position with the potential for hybrid after six months.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health-related (behavioral health/public health/policy/administration) or related field; Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience considered.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic planner with ability to pivot and adapt to changing program requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant healthcare field experience and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct implementation of CCBHC criteria, services, and activities for the CCBHC demonstration or related opportunities.
• Initiate and drive ongoing consultation with leadership to meet program requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of CCBHC certification requirements as primary NorthKey contact.
• Participate in meetings and webinars with DMS, SAMHSA, and other organizations.
• Monitor policy developments and support advocacy and sustainability efforts.
• Oversee budget, resources, reporting, and deliverables for the grant.
• Ensure staff training compliant with standards and policies.
• Prepare reports as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Data handling

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree in health-related field

Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience

Tools

Data entry

Job description

NorthKey Community Care is seeking a CCBHC Project Director to Lead and direct implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) criteria, services, and activities for the CCBHC demonstration, SAMHSA grant, or any other CCBHC-related opportunities. This position will report to our 502 Farrell Drive, Covington, KY location. Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. This is an on-site position with the potential for hybrid after six months.

PERKS & PAY

• Salary:$55,000–$80,000 dependent upon education and relevant experience.
• Potential for up to 12% annual contingency bonus
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in health-related (behavioral health/public health/policy/administration), project management, business, social science field, or related field. Bachelor’s degree will be considered with extensive experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, strategic planner with ability to pivot and adapt to changing program requirements and support implementation through periods of transition.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, including participation in external workgroups.
• Ability to project optimism and collaborative demeanor to team members and stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills – ability to navigate and extract/input data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant experience, knowledge, and/or expertise in the healthcare field.

JOB DUTIES

• Lead and direct implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) criteria, services, and activities for the CCBHC demonstration, SAMHSA grant, or any other CCBHC-related opportunities.
• Initiate and drive ongoing consultation with leadership and other team members to ensure meeting all CCBHC program requirements.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of CCBHC certification requirements to serve as NorthKey’s primary contact and subject matter expert for all CCBHC-related initiatives and activities.
• Participate in regular meetings, webinars, and communication offered or required by Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services (DMS), SAMHSA, The National Council on Mental Wellbeing, and other relevant organizations.
• Monitor federal and state policy developments and participate in regional and state-level advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts to support awareness and sustainability of the CCBHC model; share relevant updates and considerations with leadership to inform planning and decision-making.
• Support planning and coordination of sustainment strategies for CCBHC services in collaboration with senior leadership in the event of changes to or discontinuation of federal or state demonstration funding.
• Serve as the primary owner of CCBHC quality measures, including performance monitoring, reporting, and communication with DMS, SAMHSA, and other stakeholders. Partner with BI Analyst/Evaluator for report development, data analysis, and data interpretation support.
• Oversee budget, resource allocation, reporting requirements, and other deliverables for the grant.
• Ensure CCBHC-required training for staff, in collaboration with the Training and Education Coordinator and Human Resources.
• Lead and ensure completion of CCBHC surveys and community needs assessments.
• Assist with development of policies, procedures, clinical processes, and EHR changes that align with integrated care and improved outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with standards of care defined by The Joint Commission, SAMSHA, the Kentucky Department of Medicaid, Office of the Inspector General, Department of Behavioral Health, and other federal and state entities related to organizational designation as a CCBHC.
• Achieve, promote, and maintain strong working relationships with managers, team leaders, other staff, and community partners, leading and participating in internal and external workgroups and committees.
• Provide current and up-to-date information to the Chief Impact & Quality Officer.
• Achieve and maintain active involvement with various community groups, as needed, that furthers the positive image of NorthKey Community Care and the services provided by the organization.
• May take on additional responsibilities related to leading quality, compliance, and performance activities across multiple projects or grants.
• May provide supervision and guidance to assigned staff, consistent with organizational structure and leadership direction.
• Prepare reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

RELATION TO ADMINISTRATION

• Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures.
• Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information.
• Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting.
• Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties.
• Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and government staff, sub-contractors and vendors of NorthKey.
• Represent NorthKey in a professionally appropriate manner.

NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided quality, evidence-based mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Join our team to help us fulfill our mission of Transforming Lives and Communities Through Excellence in Mental Health, Substance Use, and Developmental Disabilities Services!