Senior Behavioral Health Program Manager

We envision a world in which all people have access to high-quality and enduring solutions to improve and maintain their health and well-being. MCD Global Health aspires to be a premier partner of choice and a recognized leader, innovator, and trusted partner in healthcare and public health program development, implementation and evaluation. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide through enduring, high-quality, cost-effective, and universally accessible public health solutions. MCD operates impactful programs both in the U.S.A. and internationally.

MCD Global Health, Inc., in collaboration with the New England Rural Health Association (NERHA), is accepting applications for a Senior Behavioral Health Program Manager. The Senior Behavioral Health Program Manager works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, association staff, and the NERHA Board of Directors to serve diverse members across the six-state region. This pivotal leadership role is responsible for the strategic oversight, execution, and management of several key rural health programs, primarily the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (ROTA). The Senior Behavioral Health Program Manager provides direct supervision and mentorship to program staff and serves as a high-level external Behavioral Health liaison for the Association.

This is a full-time, exempt, remote/home-office position, and the successful candidate must live in New England. The position requires regular travel across the six New England states for regional meetings, site visits, and conferences, with occasional national travel.

This position is grant-funded, primarily supporting the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Center (ROTA), and includes oversight of funding agreements and federal/state grants. The current grant runs through September 29, 2029.

Salary offers may be higher or lower than the anticipated salary listed due to various factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

The Senior Program Manager will support NERHA leadership, projects, and programs by performing/assisting with the following duties:

• Education: Masters Degree in Clinical Behavioral Health, Public Health, or a related field required

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in grant-funded program management, with at least 2 years directly supervising and mentoring clinical and program staff;

• Extensive experience working to integrate clinical and community-based wraparound services to address social determinants of health needs in rural communities;

• Excellent attention to detail;

• Excellent written and oral communications skills;

• Strong budget development, expense tracking, and financial monitoring skills

• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), cloud-based document management systems (e.g., Google Suite, One Drive, etc.), and with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;

• Experience with contract and/or grants management and administration;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collaboratively in a fully remote or virtual environment.

• Clinical Behavioral Health Licensure (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker) is highly desirable;

• Deep familiarity with, commitment to, and/or personal experience living and working in rural communities;

• Knowledge of/ experience with rural healthcare policy and networks;

• Experience with community partners at the county/municipal/local level such as housing providers, transportation providers, law enforcement, food shelves, etc.

• Live in and experience in New England.

• Status: Full-Time (Exempt), Regular Staff Position.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours (with flexibility for evening or weekend events as required).

• Location: Remote / Home Office.

• Travel: Ability to travel regularly across the six New England states for regional meetings, site visits, and conferences, with occasional national travel.

• Compensation: Competitive salary $75-85,000 commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package (health, retirement, and paid time off).