Specialty Substance Use Initiatives Manager

Lead Innovation | Strengthen Communities | Expand Recovery Opportunities

AMHC is seeking a dedicated and strategic full-time, exempt, Specialty Substance Use Initiatives Manager in Presque Isle or Caribou to lead the implementation of federally funded substance use initiatives that improve access to treatment, recovery supports, and community partnerships across our three-county service area.

This leadership role oversees AMHC's SAMHSA MAT-PDOA and HRSA RCORP-Impact initiatives, coordinating grant activities, community partnerships, performance outcomes, and system improvements that enhance substance use treatment and recovery services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of federal substance use initiatives and grant objectives
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
• Build and strengthen partnerships with healthcare, justice, recovery, and community organizations
• Improve access, engagement, referral pathways, and treatment connections
• Monitor initiative outcomes and performance measures
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, quality, finance, HR, and IT teams
• Support sustainable, long-term improvements in substance use services

What We're Looking For

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience with grant-funded programs, healthcare, behavioral health, or substance use services
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across organizations and communities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities
• Passion for improving recovery outcomes and expanding access to care

Schedule 

• Monday-Friday, primarily 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional evening meetings, travel, and grant-related activities.
• Exempt position. 
• The Specialty Substance Use Initiatives Manager reports to the CEO.

Benefits Offered

Health

Dental

Vision

Life and supplemental insurances

403B with match

Pet insurance

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

PTO and floating holidays

Apply Today!

If you're ready to lead meaningful change and help strengthen the future of recovery services in our region, we encourage you to apply and become part of the AMHC team.

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, public health, healthcare administration, social work, business or public administration, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in behavioral health, substance use services, healthcare, public health, grants, or related human services.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, initiatives, grants, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with substance use treatment, recovery services, MOUD, peer services, community outreach, or related systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with federal or state grants, performance measurement, grant compliance, or program evaluation strongly preferred.