DMH Grant Program Administrator - Limited Service

Overview

The Department of Mental Health is looking for someone to join our team as a full-time grant program administrator for the department's projects under Vermont's Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year federally funded cooperative agreement. The main purpose of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is to support rural communities to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes through system transformation. This position will provide professional oversight and management of the funded project(s), serve as the Department's liaison with the Agency of Human Services RHT team, and engage in coordinating activities across the agency to achieve the goals of the RHT Program. The primary RHT project supported by this role is the continuation of the VT Consultation and Psychiatry Access Program (VTCPAP). VTCPAP provides statewide peer-to-peer consultation, resource and referral support, and targeted training opportunities for pediatric and perinatal health care providers to address the mental health needs of their patients.   

 

The DMH grant program administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Department's RHT project(s) to ensure the activities align with the federal requirements, deliverables are completed with adherence to timelines, and programmatic goals are achieved.    

The successful candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and grant management skills, the ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholder groups, and knowledge of pediatric mental health. The ideal candidate will have worked with federally funded programs and is experienced with grant/contract administration, accurate tracking of activities, progress toward goals, budgets, and deadlines.

 

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) project is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $195,053,740.44 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

 

Please note the role will not begin until 9/30/2026.

Who May Apply

This position, DMH Grant Program Administrator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #55356), 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 this position, please contact Laurel.Omland@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

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.

Environmental Factors

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.  

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Total Compensation

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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Equal Opportunity Employer

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