Project Manager, Behavioral Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee two client projects and teams at the same time

• Provide technical support to government and philanthropic clients

• Ensure projects are delivered on time while maintaining client satisfaction

• Direct project work planning and management, which includes developing work plans and coordinating with team members

• Manage the production of high-quality deliverables for clients

• Facilitate meetings with teams and clients to align efforts and discuss progress, obstacles, and learning opportunities

• Control project expenses within budget limits and organizational standards

• Coordinate client invoicing in collaboration with the Finance Team

• Promote organizational goals, project opportunities, learning and evaluation endeavors, and a positive work culture

• Assist Directors in identifying opportunities for partnerships and project development

• Share insights and reflections on projects, contributing to knowledge management

• Develop and implement training programs, onboard new team members, and help with team integration

• Participate in initiatives that enhance team experiences and the overall work environment

• Create and edit web content, blog articles, social media updates, and marketing materials

• Provide project insights for blog posts, op-eds, conference presentations, case studies, and communications for organizational representatives

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, consulting, or a related area

• Demonstrated success in leading project teams

• Experience managing client and partnership relationships with various stakeholders

• Proven ability to coach and mentor team members

• Served as the primary contact for client or partner relations

• Skilled in creating and managing work plans while leading teams and clients/partners from project initiation to completion

• Experience in conducting both quantitative and qualitative analyses, and deriving actionable insights from data

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, including proficiency in PowerPoint, memos, emails, and virtual meetings

• Background in working with state, local, or federal government agencies in the United States, contracted service providers, and key stakeholders

• Familiarity with social services delivery or experience in a government agency

• Direct involvement in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial equity initiatives

• Background in Behavioral Health or health systems of care

• Experience engaging communities to assess health needs and wellness outcomes

• Basic understanding of California county Behavioral Health departments and their served populations

• Skilled in leading and facilitating group processes with community leaders, service recipients, and service providers

• Experience in facilitating meetings and achieving consensus among leaders with differing interests and competing priorities

• Proficient in working with data processes and outcomes to enhance Behavioral Health services

• Ability to create clear and concise materials that illustrate client journeys, service delivery workflows, and community processes

• Strong relational skills for engaging with behavioral health clients experiencing severe mental illness and substance use challenges

• Experience guiding program teams, supervisors, and managers in designing operational processes that align with state and local requirements

• Basic working knowledge of changes in the Behavioral Health Services Act and Full Service Partnership programs is highly preferred

• Must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States

• Must be a resident of California

• Must be ready to commence employment no later than December 1, 2026

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement

• Occasional travel to client locations within California

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning

• Support for training and onboarding

• Access to coaching and mentorship programs