Implementations Project Manager

We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.   Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.     Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.     Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.     We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.    We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.   

What You'll Do:

 

The Project Manager will manage all aspects of a project for cross-functional teams. The Project Manager is responsible for the management of major implementation initiatives, programs, and projects. The Project Manager is a critical team member responsible for driving and coordinating multiple cross-functional work streams to deliver results on key initiatives, to improve critical business processes, and to achieve strategic objectives with a sense of urgency. The Project Manager role is focused on managing priorities, projects, and stakeholders to drive the on time and on budget delivery of solutions and help to ensure the continued improvement and growth of the Connections Health Solutions organization and the delivery of crisis behavioral health services.

• Facilitates coordination of all elements which support project work (meetings, agendas, deliverables, etc.). Maintains/updated schedules and calendars. Provides logistical support as needed. Establishes project plans, RAID logs, reporting dashboards, and status reporting. 
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures as a part of a geographically distributed team.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Alters plans and makes recommendations for future project phases or future projects, based on lessons learned from the project.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or regulatory agencies as required.
• Communicates project initiatives and tasks to team members and committee members clearly and regularly. Confers with staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority. Responds to feedback and status reports from the project team and applicable committees/leadership to revise the project tasks and/or timeline as necessary.
• Provides guidance and positive models to help others develop; seeks suggestions for improving performance; collaboratively creates development plans that include activities targeted to specific goals; leverages environmental supports and removes development barriers; advocates for individual to higher levels of management to create development opportunities.
• Remains informed of changing applicable regulations which may affect project objectives, goals, progress and/or timelines. Alters project plan accordingly.
• Travel to company subsidiaries is required. 
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

This is a fully remote position in these states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or Management Information Systems
• At least 4 years in management consulting, corporate development, or program/project management
• Excellent project management skills along with effective planning and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills and experience working with both internal as well as external customers and clients
• Experience delivering measurable results on multiple large business projects/programs simultaneously
• Track record of managing dispersed teams with complex project plans
• Strong communication skills including influencing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to quickly establish credibility and rapport with key stakeholders
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional matrix management environment with a highly collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Proficient skills using project management software, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment

It would be great if you had:

• Strong Smartsheet skills
• Use of Bluebeam or similar CAD product
• Prior experience in facility design and construction helpful
• Experience in the behavioral health/healthcare industry

What We Offer:

 

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan 

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.