Coordinated Specialty Care Implementation Man

Coordinated Specialty Care Implementation Manager The Company: Pathways Vermont provides community-based mental health services and collaborative learning that centers people as the experts of their own lives. We strengthen our communities and the system of care by elevating the voices of lived experience. Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people interested in providing supportive social services to Vermonters, including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color. The Role: The Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) Implementation Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the development of an implementation-ready Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program model for Vermont. Working under the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives, this position oversees project planning, stakeholder engagement, coordination of consultants and subject matter experts, development of implementation materials, and completion of contract deliverables required by the Vermont Department of Mental Health. The Implementation Manager ensures activities remain on schedule, aligned with evidence-based CSC practices endorsed by SAMHSA, and responsive to the realities of rural service delivery. The anticipated project period is August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027. Available Positions: 1 Location: remote with in-person availability as needed Schedule: Full-Time, time-limited (through July 2027) Application Requirements: A Cover Letter and Resume are required with your application. Responsibilities: Program Design and Development Coordination: - Coordinate the development of an implementation-ready program model for a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program in Vermont in consultation with content experts, service providers, individuals who have experienced psychosis and their families, and other stakeholders as a first phase toward statewide implementation. - Coordinate the development of operational supports for program delivery, including program policies and procedures, incoming and outgoing referral processes, admission criteria, discharge protocols, job descriptions, and advisory board structures Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development: - Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and support the implementation and development of a stakeholder engagement and advisory board plan - Recruit and convene stakeholders, including national content experts, individuals who have experienced psychosis and their families, and others as necessary for advisement and input into program implementation - Support engagement of community leaders and organizations to promote and support the implementation of a future CSC team - Engage community partners and establish necessary partnerships for program implementation including the exploration of MOUs or subrecipient agreements Training and Community Education: - Work with Pathways Vermont Training Institute, content experts, and existing national models to develop a comprehensive Coordinated Speciality Care Training Curriculum that incorporates best practice requirements - Prepare and deliver outreach and educational materials and engage referral partners - Participate in messaging that aligns with values and best practices and provides opportunities for community education and participation Project Management: - Coordinate the development and successful execution of all contract deliverables including: - Prepare an implementation plan report describing the proposed service delivery model, staffing structure, governance, recommended pilot site, referral pathways, and incorporation of stakeholder feedback into the final model - Prepare an implementation plan blueprint to the state that describes the operational approach for launching a single-site CSC pilot team - Prepare a Coordinated Specialty Care training plan and curr…