Substance Use Counselor / Behavioral Health Program Specialist

Duration: 12 Months

Shift Timing: Day shift; 8 hours a day

Position Overview:

• The department is seeking an experienced Grants Project Specialist to support the administration, implementation, and monitoring of the State Opioid Settlement Funds.
• This position will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with state and federal grant requirements while coordinating efforts across multiple departments to support program objectives and successful grant outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of the State Opioid Settlement funds and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, requirements, and standards.
• Coordinate processes, activities, and internal resources across multiple departments to ensure grant requirements are met and project goals are achieved.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders involved in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of SOR-funded initiatives.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings related to grant operations, implementation strategies, performance monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Ensure department leadership has access to accurate and timely information necessary to support organizational goals and informed decision-making throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Monitor contract performance and evaluate the effectiveness of contractor relationships and service delivery.
• Identify challenges, risks, and barriers to successful outcomes and work proactively with organizational leaders to develop and implement solutions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to maximize program effectiveness and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, LCDP preferred, Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, along with five (5) years of relevant professional clinical experience; OR
• Some college coursework combined with five (5) years of experience working with Rhode Island state agencies and behavioral health organizations

Must-Have:

• Substance use clinical experience.
• Knowledge of behavioral health services, programs, and resources at the local, state, and national levels.
• Understanding of state and federal grant administration, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience coordinating projects and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to guide organizations in meeting and exceeding regulatory and program standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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