Project Director, CMHI System of Care (Grant) – Remote

The Neighborhood Center, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. is seeking a Project Director to lead the SAMHSA CMHI System of Care initiative.

This role drives strategic, operational, and fiscal aspects, coordinating with families, youth, schools, and community partners to deliver trauma‑informed behavioral health services. Responsibilities include governance facilitation, performance reporting, and sustainability planning, with a focus on equity and meaningful inclusion of lived experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, public administration, public health, education, human services, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the SAMHSA CMHI System of Care initiative.
• Lead cross-system governance and partnerships across behavioral health, education, child welfare, and juvenile justice.
• Oversee grant finances, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Ensure equity, trauma-informed practice, and family/youth engagement in implementation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Grant management

NY Driver's license

SAMHSA experience

CMHI knowledge

Wraparound care coordination

Tribal/rural experience

Lived experience valued

Licensure/certification

Children's mental health systems

Partnership management

Project planning

Budget oversight

Data-driven QA

Strong communication

Staff supervision

Equity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. is seeking a Project Director to lead the SAMHSA CMHI System of Care initiative.

This role drives strategic, operational, and fiscal aspects, coordinating with families, youth, schools, and community partners to deliver trauma‑informed behavioral health services. Responsibilities include governance facilitation, performance reporting, and sustainability planning, with a focus on equity and meaningful inclusion of lived experience.