Program Manager

The Be Well Institute is currently seeking a Program Manager. We specialize in Substance Use and Related Disorders at UT Health San Antonio. We are a comprehensive, low-barrier system dedicated to improving substance use care and mental health support across Texas. Our work combines clinical care, cutting-edge research, workforce development, and community partnership to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families.

The Program Manager will be responsible for oversight and compliance of the Provider Network and Recovery Support Services.

This is a grant funded position. Your employment may be terminated by you or UT Health San Antonio at any time regardless of the anticipated end date of the grant.

Education: Bachelors degree is required, but we can substitute experience in lieu of the required degree.

Preferred experience: Progressively responsible experience in the Substance Use Disorder and Recovery field.

Preferred License/Certification: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS), or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) is preferred. 

• Knowledge of and experience with project/program management, contract management, proposals/grants, and compliance.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to coordinate the components of a grant project by quality planning, execution, and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost, quality, and results.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in team-oriented and goal focused environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Oversees large RSS grants by proactively identifying, diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving issues or barriers to program maximization.
• Identifies performance and development areas that should be investigated.
• Establishes and communicates operating procedures, practices and guidelines.
• Collaborates with program directors, peer support leaders and management teams on expenditure reports, performance measures and documentation to ensure accurate, complete and timely billing and reporting activity.
• Establishes, monitors and controls schedules and project budgets.
• Plans, organizes and manages work of research and support staff.
• Assists department leadership with all operational and financial functions that align with the strategic goals of the department.
• Responsible for negotiation or research of contracts.
• Plans and manages direct outreach and compliance activities with subcontractors.
• Serves as an internal liaison with other departments including Finance, CSTAT, Be Well Clinic and MOUD programs within the Institute.
• Compliance to ensure departmental compliance with all reporting to stakeholders and with institutional policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.