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The MC3 Program is seeking an experienced Program Director to provide comprehensive management and strategic direction of a large statewide psychiatry access program for providers serving child and adolescent patients through age 26 years and perinatal patients. This includes overseeing program operations, program development and growth, compliance, personnel and financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Program Operations Management: Oversee program operations, including delivery of services and education to multiple provider groups in healthcare and school settings throughout Michigan, ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance. 

Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, hire, and supervise project leads and project managers to create an environment that fosters collaboration, communication, job satisfaction, and progression toward project goals. 

Stakeholder Collaboration (External and Internal): Engage effectively with external stakeholders including Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS); Michigan Department of Education; advocacy organizations such as Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, Michigan Chapter of Academy of Pediatrics and Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA); statewide Community Mental Health (CMH) leadership; Michigan legislators; Michigan State University; national psychiatry access program consortiums  and other academic medical centers and health systems as relevant; and other stakeholders as timely and applicable. 

Interface with internal Michigan Medicine stakeholders germane to program including: Department of Psychiatry; Office of General Counsel; Governmental Relations; Office of Strategic Planning; Health Information Management; Risk Management; Health Information Technology; and others as necessary to ensure contracts are in place, documentation is compliant, and legal risk is addressed.

Strategy Development: Collaborate with MC3 Medical Directors and MC3 strategy lead to develop new product lines, new service delivery channels, geographic areas for expansion, and additional funding sources. Consult with other state access programs to identify and share best practices.  

Financial and Grant Management: Develop and monitor program budget in compliance with grant requirements. Prepare and submit regular financial and activity reports according to funder requirements and timelines. 

Quality and Compliance Oversight: Ensure program meets all regulatory requirements through regular status reports, budget monitoring, and activity updates.

Academic and Professional Contributions: Contribute to academic publications, and present at professional meetings to report on program achievements and methodologies.

• Master's degree in business and/or health related field with 5-7 years leadership experience. 
• Experience in managing large-scale programs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience developing partnerships and coalitions.
• Ability to work across disciplines with diverse constituents and align constituents on behalf of a common vision.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with financial management including budget development and planning, grants management, forecasting, procurement, and contracting.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory compliance and process improvement).
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA), and telehealth best practices.

• Prior experience working in or partnering with an academic medical center.
• Prior experience with population management and other public health approaches.
• Experience with diagnosis and delivery of mental health services, especially issues related to child and perinatal mental health.

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with some flexibility. Hybrid work schedule acceptable.

This position is located in Ann Arbor at the Rachel Upjohn Building. 
 

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position will start on 7/1/2025. 

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system.  Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system.  This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.