Maniilaq Association
5/2026
Title: Behavioral Health Project Manager Pay Grade: 29
Program: Counseling & Recovery Center Status: Exempt
Housing priority: None Covered: Yes
BCP: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Project Manager is responsible for the overall development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability functions of the Sayaqagvik System of Care and other relevant grants. Duties include engaging family and community stakeholders in project design and operations, ensuring fidelity to evidence-based and culturally-promising practices, developing and maintaining partnerships to advance project goals and objectives, developing and implementing a programmatic sustainability plan, and meeting project evaluation and reporting requirements. The Behavioral Health Project Manager will report to the Behavioral Health Director or designee.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fulfilling Grant project goals and objectives under the relevant grant program.
Lead and support cross-functional project teams.
Develop project cost estimates and project budgets for review and approval by the Director
Track day-to-day activities to ensure project is complete as scheduled and within performance period
Serve as the liaison for Maniilaq Association to ensure its interests and assets are protected from contracted third parties
Foster a collaborative environment to ensure effective communication and teamwork.
Prepare and submit periodic progress reports, including financial and narrative updates for board meetings
Adhere to SAMHSA requirements for grant reporting
Input grant information into SPARS
Create and monitor project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of grant funds.
Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of project team members, if needed
Provides technical skills and assessment for planning and management of grant improvements
Provide operational oversight, training, and support for grant staff and partners.
Develop policies and procedures to achieve grant goals and objectives.
Ensures fidelity to grant evidence-based and culturally-promising practices.
Conducts community needs assessments and advisory board meetings.
Develops and maintain partnership with relevant child-serving agencies.
Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with organizational goals and mission.
Collaborates with the evaluation team to fulfill evaluation and reporting requirements.
Develops and implements a sustainability plan for grant programs and services.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
22. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in business, nonprofit management, public administration or other relevant health field (Masters preferred). Or, at least four (4) years directly relevant work experience with health care facilities can be substituted for education. Experience serving a Tribal Health organization. Proficiency in utilized Electronic Health Record (AKAIMS and Cerner). Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of grant writing, budget management and compliance regulation. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft management, Webclient, Microsoft Office Suite). Strong knowledge of grant writing, budget management and compliance regulation.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.
