Youth Program Director

Position Summary

The Program Director is responsible for the leadership, administration, implementation, and oversight of the SAMHSA Tribal Behavioral Health (TBH) for Urban American Indian Youth Project. This position dedicates 100% of their time to the successful execution of grant activities focused on suicide prevention, mental health promotion, behavioral health access, early intervention, care coordination, community engagement, and youth wellness.

The Program Director serves as the primary point of contact for SAMHSA and all project partners, including schools, healthcare organizations, tribal entities, behavioral health providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders. The position ensures compliance with grant requirements, oversees data collection and reporting, manages project budgets and deliverables, supervises grant staff, develops strategic partnerships, and supports culturally responsive approaches to suicide prevention and behavioral health services.

This position will work closely with medical, behavioral health, and community health teams to support the mission of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center and improve outcomes for American Indian youth and young adults through age 24.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Grant Administration

• Lead all aspects of the SAMHSA Tribal Behavioral Health Grant.
• Ensure successful implementation of project goals, objectives, activities, and deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with all SAMHSA regulations, reporting requirements, and grant conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans and project timelines.
• Coordinate grant activities with organizational leadership and community partners.
• Prepare and submit required federal reports, performance measures, and progress updates.
• Monitor budget expenditures and collaborate with finance staff to ensure fiscal compliance.
• Participate in grant monitoring visits, audits, and evaluations.

Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health Coordination

• Lead community based suicide prevention efforts targeting urban American Indian youth and young adults.
• Develop referral systems and partnerships to ensure timely access to behavioral health services.
• Coordinate crisis response resources and support pathways for youth identified as at risk.
• Promote evidence based, trauma informed, and culturally responsive prevention strategies.
• Support implementation of behavioral health screening, assessment, referral, and follow up processes.

Partnership Development

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, healthcare systems, behavioral health providers, tribal programs, local organizations, and state agencies.
• Facilitate community stakeholder meetings and collaborative initiatives.
• Ensure active participation of all project partners.
• Represent the organization at local, state, regional, and national meetings.

Data Collection and Evaluation

• Oversee data collection and evaluation activities.
• Monitor performance outcomes and project fidelity.
• Utilize data to identify trends and improve program effectiveness.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with all reporting requirements.

Training and Community Education

• Identify training needs related to suicide prevention and behavioral health.
• Coordinate training opportunities for staff, providers, educators, youth serving professionals, and community members.
• Support implementation of Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, QPR, and other evidence based prevention trainings.
• Promote awareness of behavioral health resources and wellness initiatives.

Organizational Support

• Participate in organizational planning and strategic initiatives.
• Support outreach events, community activities, and health promotion efforts.
• Assist with development of sustainability plans for grant activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises grant funded personnel including the Case Manager and other assigned project staff.
• Conducts hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Approves schedules, leave requests, and work assignments.
• Monitors employee performance and productivity.
• Facilitates regular team meetings and case review discussions.
• Provides guidance and support regarding participant services and grant deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in:

• Public Health
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Behavioral Health
• Human Services
• Healthcare Administration
• Related field

Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum two years of project coordination, grant management, program development, or program leadership experience.
• Experience managing federal or state grants preferred.
• Experience working with youth behavioral health programs preferred.
• Experience working with American Indian communities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of suicide prevention and behavioral health systems.
• Knowledge of SAMHSA grant requirements and reporting.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data management systems.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000