DMH Grant Program Administrator - Limited Service Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID 903A07F2-5A0A-4)

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Overview

The Department of Mental Health is seeking a dynamic and qualified limited-service half-time program manager for a federal award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) entitled "Pediatric Mental Health Care Access - New Area Expansion." Award period is through 9/29/2026. Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) programs promote mental health integration into pediatric primary care by supporting initiatives that provide tele-consultation, training, technical assistance, and care coordination to primary care providers as they seek to diagnose, treat, and refer children with mental health conditions. The Vermont PMHCA project supports the state's efforts to deliver timely and high-quality mental health care to youth within the primary care setting. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit team and oversee a federally funded project that will engage partners across state government, university, and health care providers, and coordinate at the national level with similar projects.  As a key member of the Vermont PMCHA team, the ideal candidate would have experience in grant management, problem-solving orientation, excellent writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, familiarity with the healthcare realm, and a desire to innovate and ultimately advise on opportunities to advance PMHCA's impact statewide.

This position, DMH Grant Program Administrator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #49965), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact laurel.omland@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Interaction with government staff, representatives of other human service organizations, and families and consumers is frequent and may involve conflict and strong feelings. Tact and diplomacy are needed. Frequent travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation should be available. Some evening and weekend work and some out-of-state travel may be required.

Master's degree or higher in Mental Health or closely related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in mental health, public health, or health care administration and program development.  

OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mental Health or closely related field AND two (2) years or more of experience in mental health, public health, or health care administration and program development.  

OR

Four (4) years or more of experience in mental health, public health, or health care administration and program development.  

The ideal candidate will have experience with federally funded programs and will have experience in the mental health system of care including specific experience in the project area of focus (e.g. preference for experience providing/overseeing school-based mental health services for a project focused on addressing student mental health in school systems). 
Experience providing clinical mental health services. 
Grant Administration experience.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.