Project Director-(School-Based Behavioral Health Grant)

About Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. provides a continuum of professional services designed to promote healthier lives, stronger families, and safer communities. We are seeking an experienced School-Based Behavioral Health Grant Program Director to lead the implementation and oversight of a grant-funded initiative serving students, schools, families, and community partners.

JOB TITLE: Program Director (School-Based Behavioral Health Grant)

LOCATION:

• New Hanover County, NC

• School-Based Services

• Travel to schools throughout New Hanover County

SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week

• Exempt

SALARY RANGE:

• $80,000–$85,000 annually

Position Summary

The School-Based Behavioral Health Grant Program Director serves as the primary point of contact and organizational lead for the grant award. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management, implementation, and oversight of grant activities, ensuring all goals, deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance standards are met.

The Program Director develops and executes a strategic implementation plan, supervises grant staff, manages budget allocations, coordinates with internal and external partners, and ensures effective delivery of school-based mental health, substance use prevention, intervention, and recovery-focused services.

This role requires a strong understanding of school-based behavioral health, substance use prevention and treatment, trauma-informed care, data management, grant compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary point person for the grant award, providing leadership and oversight of all project activities.

• Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic plan to achieve grant goals, objectives, and required deliverables.

• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of grant-funded programs and services within school settings.

• Ensure all grant requirements, policies, regulations, and reporting deadlines are met.

• Supervise and provide leadership to grant-funded staff and administrative personnel.

• Oversee grant budget allocations, expenditures, and adjustments to support effective implementation and compliance.

• Monitor program performance, outcomes, data collection, and reporting requirements.

• Prepare, review, and submit required grant reports and documentation.

• Coordinate with schools, educational teams, community agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.

• Develop program materials, resources, procedures, and implementation tools.

• Facilitate staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

• Attend relevant community, school, agency, and professional meetings.

• Build and maintain strong interdepartmental and cross-agency partnerships.

• Identify implementation challenges and independently develop solutions to support successful project outcomes.

• Ensure services and activities are delivered in accordance with trauma-informed and evidence-informed practices.

• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

What You Bring

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.

• Experience overseeing the implementation of school-based mental health programs and services.

• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, gained through direct practice, research, or a combination of both.

• Experience with program implementation, staff supervision, grant management, or project leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in delivering prevention and intervention services within school settings.

• Strong knowledge of substance use education, mental health services, trauma-informed care, and community referral resources.

• Understanding of grant administration, compliance, data management, and reporting.

• Strong training, facilitation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to build effective relationships across departments, schools, agencies, and community partners.

• Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary educational teams.

• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem-solve, and work independently.

• Budget awareness and ability to monitor expenditures and compliance.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Travel & Work Environment

• Regular travel to schools and community locations throughout New Hanover County is required.

• Position operates primarily within school-based and community settings and requires the ability to collaborate with educators, behavioral health professionals, families, students, and community partners.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
• Retirement savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS:

If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.