Mental Health Program Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Functional Experts

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Behavioral Health, Communication, Mental Health, Microsoft Office

Certifications:

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Mental Health Program Specialist

The Mental Health Program Specialist will support mental health programming and program specialist staff within the Division of Health at a federal agency. 

Position Duties:

Data Analysis

• Conduct programmatic and financial data collection for agency-funded behavioral health programs.

• Collaborate with program specialists on data analysis for behavioral health programs.

• Review and analyze grant recipients’ program performance reports.

• Follow up with recipients and federal staff on identified programmatic report concerns and irregularities.

Technical Assistance

• Provide technical assistance to recipients on programmatic requirements and other concerns related to implementing a behavioral health project.

• Collaborate with program specialists and other staff on complex technical assistance needs of grant recipients.

Monitoring

• Conduct and participate in on-site and desk monitoring efforts to assess recipients’ performance and compliance, as required by federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.

• Collaborate with program specialists, other federal staff, and across GDIT teams on monitoring activities and initiatives.

Partnership and Communication

• Support program specialists in program-related events such as annual convenings, webinars and orientations.

• Assist with support for communications (e.g., website, SharePoint, contact lists, etc.).

• Participate in meetings and conferences related to behavioral health.

Grants and Program Management

• Develop and maintain grantee profiles.

• Assist with scheduling and planning for annual and other grantee meetings.

• Collaborate with grants management analyst/s to ensure recipients’ understanding of federal grants policy and procedures.

Position Qualifications

• BS degree in a social or health science field required; MS degree in a mental health discipline is highly preferred.

• At least five years of work experience in mental health programming.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Grant administration experience preferred.

• Mental/behavioral health credentials and/or program management experience is preferred.

• Experience working with immigrants, refugees, and/or underserved populations with limited English proficiency is preferred. 

• First-person knowledge of the lived experiences of immigrant or refugee communities is preferred.

• This position requires a Public Trust investigation.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $100,625. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package