Manager Special Projects- ICMHC

Metrocare Services; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan (employer match)

Health Savings Account (employer match

Professional Development allowance up

Bilingual stipend – 6% of base salary

Many other benefits

Tobacco-free facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Metrocare Services in North Texas seeks a mission-driven leader to manage grant programs addressing developmental and mental health needs. You will oversee scope, budgets, reporting, and collaborations with clinical operations and the Mental Health Advisory Committee.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a relevant field, with 3+ years managing grants and program evaluation in behavioral health; LPC/LCSW licensure is required or pursued. Travel in-county may occur.

Formación

• Master’s degree with 3+ years of result-oriented management experience in behavioral health.
• Experience with grants, budgeting, evaluation, and reporting.
• LPC or LCSW licensure required; trauma-informed care knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of public sector partnering and performance improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee grant implementation, expansion, operations and monitoring.
• Ensure milestones, timeframes, and budgets are met.
• Provide IECMH Consultation and direct mental health therapy as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical operations and advisory committees on policy and funding.
• Coordinate cost reporting, billing mechanisms, and budget adherence.
• Collect, analyze and report program data; align with GPRA/SPARS.
• Outreach and recruit partners to enhance grant success.
• Present updates to advisory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Develop sustainability plans and pursue new funding opportunities.

Conocimientos

Agile project management

Analytical skills

Professional acumen

Business ethics

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Educación

Master’s degree in public health / psychology / social work

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

SPARS

Grant management software

Descripción del empleo

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The mission of Metrocare is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Metrocare envisions that regardless of challenges faced, the people we serve can maximize an ability to find meaning and satisfaction as they choose. Metrocare’s core values include Integrity, Quality, and Perseverance. We are an agency committed to quality, accountability, cultural responsiveness, and the provision of trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and/or co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for implementation, expansion, operations, and monitoring of grant project(s)
• Ensure project milestones are met within the expected time frames and budget
• Provide IECMH Consultation
• Provide direct care mental health therapy services
• Collaborate closely with agency clinical operations and the Mental Health Advisory Committee for decision-making regarding policy, funding, and system of care initiatives
• Collaborate with financial/business operations to ensure proper cost reporting and billing mechanisms are in place and are operating as envisioned
• Ensure all projects remain within budget
• Collect and analyze programmatic data
• Ensure all grant reporting requirements to the state and federal agencies are made timely
• Ensure grant reporting is aligned with Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and accurately reported in SAMHSA's Performance Accountability and Reporting System (SPARS)
• Remain current with any changes or updates to the grant
• Responsible for outreach/recruitment of agencies, partners, and/or stakeholders whose membership would add value to the grant success
• Collaborate closely with all SOC members and stakeholders, serving as point of contact
• Approve and process all member requests, including invoicing and/or reimbursement of appropriate funds
• Collaborate closely with Metrocare’s facilities and operations department to ensure adequate space for all projects, events, etc.
• Responsible for broad community stakeholder understanding of project, target populations, services, and membership
• Collaborating with SOC workgroup leads to ensure initiatives are progressing and achieving goals as outlined; assist with addressing any barriers encountered
• Make specific recommendations to the Advisory Committee and Metrocare Services for new funding opportunities
• Make presentations to the Advisory Committee, Metrocare Board of Directors, and external stakeholders as requested/necessary
• Participate in outside professional activities to advance knowledge on developments in the field and communicate/collaborate with external resources as necessary
• Through successful proof of concept, build programmatic Sustainability Plans with commitments from participating members to maintain programs after grant funding ceases
• Serve as external face of the grant program to include presentations, interviews and media events as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

Agile project management, analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication, and presentation skills. Exceptional organizational skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in public health, psychology/counseling, social work, sociology, or related field with 3 or more years of result-oriented management experience with an emphasis on: Clinical licensure (LPC or LCSW) is required.
• Budgeting to include experience with creating and managing budgets associated with grants, Program management, program evaluation and data/outcomes processing in behavioral health care environment physical health care, substance use treatment, and/or criminal justice/legal environment, Community partnership building, Performance improvement, Working in public sector with multidisciplinary team, Additional qualifications as dictated by the program funder in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
• Certification in Project Management preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices Knowledge of behavior health disparities, barriers to care, and social determinants of health.
• Experience in presenting persuasive and engaging content to the public and stakeholders. Experience developing and monitoring measured based outcomes for grant programming and reporting.

DRIVING REQUIRED

In county travel may be required: occasionally.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills required. Ability to work with reports and numbers. Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and amounts to accurately report activities and budgets.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to organize workflow and develop efficient procedures. Ability to sort, organize and understand complex data. Ability to understand and conceptualize complex systems inter-relatedness. Ability to manage change and motivate others, including non-employees, to achieve outcomes. Ability to develop a strong team atmosphere with emphasis on achieving group and individual goals. Ability to understand financial statements and manage a budget. Ability to detect operational shortcomings and develop solutions to correct problems. Ability to be customer-focused and to build and maintain customer relations and overall business success.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Be proficient and/or able to learn computer-based systems needed for project management. Integrate Metrocare I.T. resources with relevant computer-based systems at the local, state, and federal level. Maintain proficient knowledge base regarding data-sharing and privacy rules. Be proficient in Microsoft/Excel

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain a Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment. Liability insurance is required if an employee will operate a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center’s liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.

Benefits Information and Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

No Recruitment Agencies Please Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is the premier training and research institute for community mental health professionals across Texas. Metrocare upholds the person-centered philosophy to focus care on the needs of individual. We take care to ensure that people’s preferences, needs and values guide clinical decisions and to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to those we serve. We see ourselves as partners in healing with our clients and their support network.