Role: Project Manager — Behavioral Health Business Operations
Location: Martinez, CA (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6 to 9 Months Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: $55 to $60
Summary: The Client is seeking a Project Manager to lead key business operations initiatives within the Behavioral Health Division. The Project Manager will drive cross-functional execution, coordinate progress toward key outcomes (such as timeliness to services, reductions in no-shows, and successful implementation of programs), and ensure alignment across operational and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage project plans, timelines, deliverables, and risks.
- Coordinate with operational leads, clinical leadership, Quality department, Business Intelligence, and IT teams.
- Facilitate progress reporting and executive updates.
- Drive effective cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
- Maintain project documentation and track performance metrics.
- Utilize organizational tools and processes developed by Behavioral Health Leadership
- Coordinate project meetings including setting meeting agenda, notes and action items
- Monitor project impact, track, and report result on clinical quality and patient experience metrics
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’ required, Master’ in Behavioral Science, Public Health, or related field preferred
- 4+ years PM/analyst experience in healthcare, including ≥2 yrs performing quality measurement or quality improvement activities
- Experience managing operational healthcare projects.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with healthcare operations and change management (required).
- Familiarity with Epic EHR preferred (ambulatory)
- Certifications: PMP or Certified Scrum Master (preferred).
