JOB TITLE: Program Director (School-Based Behavioral Health Grant)
LOCATION: - New Hanover County, NC
- School-Based Services
- Travel to schools throughout New Hanover County
SCHEDULE: - Full-Time | 40+ Hours Per Week
- Exempt
SALARY RANGE: - $80,000• $85,000 annually
Position Summary The
School-Based Behavioral Health Grant Program Director serves as the primary point of contact and organizational lead for the grant award. This position is responsible for the day-to-day management, implementation, and oversight of grant activities, ensuring all goals, deliverables, reporting requirements, and compliance standards are met.
The Program Director develops and executes a strategic implementation plan, supervises grant staff, manages budget allocations, coordinates with internal and external partners, and ensures effective delivery of school-based mental health, substance use prevention, intervention, and recovery-focused services.
This role requires a strong understanding of
school-based behavioral health, substance use prevention and treatment, trauma-informed care, data management, grant compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. What You'll Do - Serve as the primary point person for the grant award, providing leadership and oversight of all project activities.
- Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic plan to achieve grant goals, objectives, and required deliverables.
- Oversee the day-to-day implementation of grant-funded programs and services within school settings.
- Ensure all grant requirements, policies, regulations, and reporting deadlines are met.
- Supervise and provide leadership to grant-funded staff and administrative personnel.
- Oversee grant budget allocations, expenditures, and adjustments to support effective implementation and compliance.
- Monitor program performance, outcomes, data collection, and reporting requirements.
- Prepare, review, and submit required grant reports and documentation.
- Coordinate with schools, educational teams, community agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
- Develop program materials, resources, procedures, and implementation tools.
- Facilitate staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.
- Attend relevant community, school, agency, and professional meetings.
- Build and maintain strong interdepartmental and cross-agency partnerships.
- Identify implementation challenges and independently develop solutions to support successful project outcomes.
- Ensure services and activities are delivered in accordance with trauma-informed and evidence-informed practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
What You Bring Required Education & Experience - Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Education, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
- Experience overseeing the implementation of school-based mental health programs and services.
- Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery, gained through direct practice, research, or a combination of both.
- Experience with program implementation, staff supervision, grant management, or project leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Expertise in delivering prevention and intervention services within school settings.
- Strong knowledge of substance use education, mental health services, trauma-informed care, and community referral resources.
- Understanding of grant administration, compliance, data management, and reporting.
- Strong training, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships across departments, schools, agencies, and community partners.
- Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary educational teams.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, problem-solve, and work independently.
- Budget awareness and ability to monitor expenditures and compliance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Travel & Work Environment - Regular travel to schools and community locations throughout New Hanover County is required.
- Position operates primarily within school-based and community settings and requires the ability to collaborate with educators, behavioral health professionals, families, students, and community partners.
SALARY & BENEFITS: - Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth
- Retirement savings plan/401K
- Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
- Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events
REQUEST FOR ACCOMIDATIONS: If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at jobs@coastalhorizons.org .
We look forward to reviewing your application!
