Project Director – Practice Improvement

Positively Partners

. Lead a national, multi-year training and technical assistance center funded by SAMHSA that advances the integration of primary care and behavioral health .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale federally funded projects, integrating primary care and behavioral health, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in developing technical assistance plans, overseeing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements.

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Project ManagementIntegrated Health KnowledgeFederal Grant ManagementQuality Improvement OversightMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementEvaluation Strategy DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementProcurement ManagementTechnical Assistance PlanningRisk Identification and MitigationCompliance MonitoringStakeholder EngagementTraining and Technical Assistance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam BuildingDecision MakingCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectJiraAsana

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2

Industry Keywords

SAMHSAPrimary CareBehavioral Health IntegrationWhole-Person CareFederal AgenciesHHSHRSACMSImplementation StrategiesQuality Improvement Methods

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a national, multi-year training and technical assistance center funded by SAMHSA that advances the integration of primary care and behavioral health
Connect federal grant goals to field activity and translate models, policy and evaluation findings into strategy
Set, reinforce and iterate project strategy and design throughout the project life cycle
Translate federal grant goals, evaluation findings and field needs into annual technical assistance plans
Oversee project scope, work plans, schedules, budgets, milestones and quality standards
Identify risks, including shifts in federal priorities and funding, and develop mitigation strategies
Lead or oversee project evaluation strategy and apply lessons learned to improve delivery
Serve as primary liaison to federal project officers and ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions
Integrate supplemental funding and new federal priorities into project scope, work plan and budget
Monitor project budgets with Finance, support grant proposal development and develop strategies to maximize available funds and secure continued funding
Manage external partnerships, organizational partners, consultants and small firms
Oversee procurement and contracting from scopes of work and budgets through performance monitoring and closeout
Identify gaps in content expertise or reach and recruit new partners
Lead the multidisciplinary project team, synthesize input, set direction and delegate responsibilities
Model execution and accountability and build community within a virtual team
Supervise tasks and coach team members in collaboration with Directors, PI
Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment with National Council initiatives and departmental priorities
Report to the Senior Director, Practice Improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale projects, including significant experience leading federally funded initiatives and project teams
Knowledge of integrated health and whole-person care required, with particular depth in primary care and behavioral health integration as defined by SAMHSA
Experience managing large federal grants or contracts involving training and technical assistance, including direct communication with federal project officers
Experience managing a high volume of subcontracts, consultants and partner organizations, including procurement and the development of scopes of work and budgets
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and make timely, well-informed decisions in complex stakeholder environments
Experience developing and overseeing quality improvement, evaluation and performance measurement activities
Experience presenting to broad audiences and collaborating with federal agencies such as HHS, SAMHSA, HRSA or CMS
Comfort working at a fast pace in a nationally visible organization with evolving federal priorities and a high degree of scrutiny
Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, public health, mental health or a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: understanding of integrated care models, implementation strategies, quality improvement methods, and financing and sustainability considerations
Preferred: experience working in or with a national organization
Preferred: master’s degree or PMP/PRINCE2 certification
Preferred: proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana) and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after 1 year of service
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday, bereavement and observed federal holidays
Parental support benefits, including adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement
Two weeks paid parental leave
Free unlimited Relias professional development courses
Annual professional development and tuition reimbursement funds
Calm Premium access