Director, School Behavioral Health & Grant Oversight

Fcc Behavioral Health; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health in Kennett, MO is seeking a Director of Project Aware to provide leadership, administration, and oversight for the Project AWARE initiative. You will implement grant activities, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure SAMHSA compliance while coordinating services among FCCBH, school districts, families, and community partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, licensure preferred, and substantial experience with school-based behavioral health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, public administration, or a related field.
• Clinical licensure or provisional licensure preferred.
• Experience leading school-based behavioral health programs and managing grant-funded initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise LEA Project Managers and monitor district implementation.
• Coordinate Project AWARE Advisory Board meetings and activities.
• Monitor implementation fidelity across the three-tier framework.
• Oversee SAMHSA SPARS performance reporting.
• Manage the Project AWARE budget and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate grant activities and communication with SAMHSA.
• Lead planning for sustainability of Project AWARE services.
• Attend required SAMHSA meetings and technical assistance activities.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and agency standards.
• Oversee program fiscal operations and review monthly financial reports.
• Establish and monitor program outcomes to guide improvements.
• Direct program resources toward achieving project outcomes.
• Provide effective supervision and support to program staff.
• Ensure program facilities are safe and conducive to treatment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Provide leadership for program development and advancement.
• Support the organization’s vision in planning and operations.
• Adherence to evidence-based practice models.

Skills

Grant administration

Strategic planning

Program evaluation

Staff supervision

Partnership development

Behavioral health program management

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, public administration, or related field

Job description

FCC Behavioral Health in Kennett, MO is seeking a Director of Project Aware to provide leadership, administration, and oversight for the Project AWARE initiative. You will implement grant activities, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure SAMHSA compliance while coordinating services among FCCBH, school districts, families, and community partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, licensure preferred, and substantial experience with school-based behavioral health