Project Director, Tree Grant - Updated Requirements

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Lynchburg, VA

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a five (5) year SAMHSA grant funded position. The purpose of this program is to enhance and expand comprehensive treatment, early intervention, and recovery support services for adolescents and transitional aged youth with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

The Project Director serves as the point of contact for the grant and is responsible for ensuring that all requirements of the grant are met and that reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. The individual in this position will work directly with the grant evaluator and evaluation project assistant(s).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (social work, counseling, behavioral health, etc.). May also consider healthcare administration, business administration or related degree depending on applicant's direct, related work experience.

• Three (3) years of related experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with this role, including at least one (1) year of clinical experience working with the population served, and at least one (1) year of federal or state grant experience, SAMHSA grant experience preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

RELATED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of substance use disorders and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

• Knowledge of community mental health and substance use disorders treatment, resources, and treatment practices.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of grant project planning and monitoring techniques, grant performance evaluation, data compilation and reporting, and budget preparation and monitoring.

• Ability to collect analyze and report data, including ability to identify and measure outcomes, and develop reports.

• Understanding of GPRA data collection protocols.

• Ability to facilitate groups to achieve program goals and objectives.

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to create presentations, and above-average presentation skills.

• Ability to work and contribute within a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel to locations within the assigned geographical area to attend meetings and perform assigned duties.

HORIZON ENVIRONMENT

Horizon Behavioral Health Community Services Board (CSB) is located in the beautiful heart of Central Virginia. Whether your passions be hiking the Appalachian Trails, kayaking the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg Virginia offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, world-class performing arts and a revitalized downtown that placed it at the top of the list by Reviews.org as the 2019 best place for millennials to move. Horizon is also the proud recipient of Living in Lynchburg's 2021 Giving Back Award, Best of Lynchburg for Counseling Services for multiple consecutive years, and again named Best Place to Work by Lynchburg Business Magazine in 2023!

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

We're proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.

To Apply - Please visit our online career center at https://www.horizonbh.org/careers/

Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).