System of Care Implementation Manager

Apex Systems; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and certification programs

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a System of Care Implementation Manager to lead Rhode Island’s behavioral health initiatives in a hybrid setting. The role coordinates policy design through implementation, aligning state agencies, providers, and families under a federally funded program.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in program management or policy, with strong writing and multi-initiative leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years in program management, policy, or system development.
• Experience supporting implementation of grants, contracts, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Excellent writing skills for policy documents, procurements, and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve children's behavioral health initiatives.
• Manage assigned initiatives end to end with work plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Maintain relationships with contracted and community providers.
• Policy, procedure development, and guidance to advance System of Care values.
• Analyze policy changes and advise DCYF leadership on implications.

Skills

Policy development

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Policy writing

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration/Public Health/Public Policy/Social Work or related field

Job description

# System of Care Implementation ManagerApply**Job#: 3055130****Job Description:**Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.Apex has an opportunity for a System of Care Implementation Manager. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to [e-mail] are the details:Position: System of Care Implementation ManagerLocation: HybridProject Duration: At least 5 years from Start DateDCYF is building a more coordinated, accessible, and effective behavioral health System of Care for Rhode Island's children, youth, and families. The System of Care Implementation Manager will support and plan major parts of that work in partnership with the System of Care Project Director, Executive Leadership at DCYF, and external partners. The ideal candidate will be able to independently manage initiatives from policy design through implementation, support implementation of statewide initiatives, and align efforts across state agencies, community providers, and families.This role suits an experienced public sector leader who moves easily between strategy and execution, project and program management, and stewardship of strategic partnerships and relationships. This position is supported by federal grant funding.* Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, or a related field.* [3+] years of progressively responsible experience in program management, policy, or system development in health, behavioral health, or human services.* Demonstrated experience supporting and leading implementation of grants, contracts, and strategic planning initiatives.* Excellent writing skills, including policy documents, procurements, and reports.* Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives at once with minimal supervision.* Ability to travel within Rhode Island for meetings and site visits.**Key Responsibilities*** Play a critical role in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of children's behavioral health initiatives, such as Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, access and intake infrastructure, and community-based services.* Manage assigned initiatives end to end, including work plans, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement.* Maintain strong working relationships with contracted and community providers.* Policy and Procedure Development* Research, draft, and implement policies, procedures, standards, and guidance that advance System of Care values and principles.* Analyze federal and state policy changes and advise DCYF leadership on their implications.* Cross-Sector and Interagency Alignment**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with federal grants, especially SAMHSA or other HHS awards.* Knowledge of children's behavioral health, the System of Care framework, and child welfare.* Experience in or with state government, or with Medicaid-funded services.* Experience leading teams or managing staff.* Experience engaging families and youth with lived experience in policy and program design. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Providence, RI, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** October 7, 2026**Pay Range:** $58 - $60 per hour