Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) Grants Coordinator

AHCCCS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AHCCCS in Arizona seeks an MHBG Coordinator/PIPBHC Evaluator to lead evaluation and performance measurement across integrated behavioral and primary health care initiatives. You will coordinate program activities and support grant compliance, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement.

The role requires collaboration with AHCCCS leadership, providers, health systems, and community organizations to ensure successful grant implementation and achievement of objectives.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in grant services or direct behavioral health services, OR Bachelor's degree and 1 year of grant services/behavioral health experience.
• Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies, federal grant requirements, SAMHSA programs, and MHBG priorities.
• Strong analytical and data skills with ability to collect, validate, analyze, and present quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical information into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MHBG program activities and lead evaluation and performance measurement for integrated behavioral and primary health care initiatives.
• Support federal grant compliance, program implementation, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with AHCCCS leadership, providers, healthcare systems, and community organizations to ensure successful grant implementation.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders and support evidence-based decision making.

Skills

Grant services experience

Analytical data skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

The Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG) Coordinator/PIPBHC Evaluator reports to the MHBG administrator and coordinates MHBG program activities while leading evaluation and performance measurement for integrated behavioral and primary health care initiatives. The role supports federal grant compliance, program implementation, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement to enhance behavioral health outcomes across Arizona. The coordinator collaborates with AHCCCS leadership, providers, healthcare systems, and community organizations to ensure successful grant implementation and achievement of objectives.

Key qualifications

• 5 years' experience in grant services or direct behavioral health services, OR Bachelor's degree and 1 year of grant services/behavioral health experience
• Knowledge of program evaluation methodologies, federal grant requirements, SAMHSA programs, and MHBG priorities
• Strong analytical and data skills with ability to collect, validate, analyze, and present quantitative and qualitative data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical information into actionable recommendations
• Ability to manage multiple projects, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively with internal and external partners