Remote-Eligible Behavioral Health Access Programs Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) seeks a Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead responsible for the program oversight of APAL, the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) grant, and VMAP initiatives. The role coordinates with a vendor and stakeholders to plan and implement these programs.

This is a restricted, grant-funded position ending on September 30, 2027; continuation is contingent upon funding and telework may be approved

Qualifications

• Experience in operational planning including large-scale project implementation and/or administrative oversight.
• Experience with report writing using health data for program evaluation.
• Knowledge of emerging practices and effective systems of care for behavioral health.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Windows, MS Word, MS Exchange, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; data software knowledge.
• Administrative skills, including self-initiative, organization, prioritization, and discretion with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary administrative lead for DBHDS program oversight of APAL, CoCM grant, and VMAP initiatives.
• Represent DBHDS on committees associated with APAL and/or CoCM with vendor and stakeholders.
• Engage with state/federal agencies and professional organizations to plan and implement APAL and CoCM.
• Provide internal contract administration/oversight and external with the vendor.
• Provide quality oversight of vendor deliverables/metrics and analyze data for the program.

Skills

Operational planning

Report writing

Behavioral health knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data software

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Data software

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) seeks a Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead responsible for the program oversight of APAL, the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) grant, and VMAP initiatives. The role coordinates with a vendor and stakeholders to plan and implement these programs.

This is a restricted, grant-funded position ending on September 30, 2027; continuation is contingent upon funding and telework may be approved