Program Evaluation Manager

The Program Evaluation Manager will lead Healthy Minds’ efforts to evaluate and improve treatment systems serving Oklahomans with behavioral health needs. Reporting to the Vice President of Research and Insights, this role will deploy expertise in clinical operations and evidence-based practices as part of the organization’s technical assistance and evaluation projects.

Supported by a team of consultants and other staff members, the Program Evaluation Manager will lead evaluation efforts by working closely with behavioral health treatment providers, health systems, and local governments to provide important behavioral health operational insights that guide evaluation planning, data collection, interpretation of findings, and implementation support.

A major component of the Program Evaluation Manager’s role will be to provide ongoing implementation assistance throughout the life course of an evaluation project by drawing on previous clinical operations experiences to create practical recommendations for program improvement and fidelity that are grounded in both evaluation findings and clinical operations. Other essential duties include planning and leading evaluation efforts and participating in recurrent evaluation meetings.

A successful candidate can collect relevant evaluation data and use evaluation findings to assist community partners in their on-going quality and fidelity improvement of programs; collaborate effectively with internal and external partners; and provide ongoing behavioral health operational expertise to project teams. Although deep expertise in evaluation is not required, a successful candidate should be skillful in helping behavioral health providers use quantitative and qualitative evaluation data to improve services, including the fidelity of their evidence-based practices.

A successful candidate will also be able to engage data analysts in the evaluation process or have experience in the process of using evaluation data to improve programs.

The following duties may represent the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Plan and lead program evaluations, including evaluations of federal grant programs implemented by community partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities related to evaluation projects to ensure timely completion of goals and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Healthy Minds and external partners involved in evaluation projects.
• Build and manage relationships with community partners to ensure compliance with key deadlines and obligations.
• Organize and participate in recurrent evaluation meetings to lead evaluation efforts
• Provide mental and behavioral health operations insights in all aspects of evaluation projects including (1) project design, (2) measurement selection, (3) data analysis strategies, (4) translation of findings, (5) implementation, and (6) ongoing quality and fidelity improvement initiatives.
• Assist with data collection as needed.
• Assist with grant proposals including writing statements of need.
• Work alongside the Senior Data Analyst to guide appropriate interpretation of clinical/program data to accurately assess performance, outcomes, and fidelity to program requirements.
• Help community partners by translating findings into actionable program implementation recommendations.
• Provide implementation assistance and continued support throughout the life course of evaluation projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

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