Overview: Opportunities abound at Sound! Sound Behavioral Health is growing and we are hiring a CCBHC Program Evaluator in Bellevue, WA! Sound is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. A central tenet of our work is Reaching Recovery, an evidence-based clinical care model. If you want to be part of a dynamic team in a comprehensive outpatient setting, Sound offers a stimulating and supportive working environment, excellent and abundant supervision, and opportunities for professional growth, in a strengths-based organization. Sound team members are focused on demonstrating compassion, patience, and understanding when treating clients. We believe in and advocate for Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion for our team and clients. Sound is seeking a highly skilled CCBHC Program Evaluator to lead and oversee evaluation activities at our Sound CCBHC site. This critical role involves monitoring program performance, ensuring adherence to CCBHC criteria, and analyzing data to inform program improvements. The Evaluator will collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders, including SAMHSA, to ensure the successful implementation and evaluation of CCBHC initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in program evaluation, and passionate about improving behavioral health services. This position is located at our Bellevue clinic and is an in-office position. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the evaluation and monitoring of CCBHC programs to ensure compliance with SAMHSA requirements and adherence to the CCBHC model. Develop and oversee evaluation procedures to assess performance in the nine core CCBHC service areas. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure program fidelity and identify areas for improvement. Manage data collection workflows, including protocols for National Outcome Measures (NOMs). Analyze performance data to evaluate program outcomes, disparities in services, and achievement of key goals. Prepare detailed reports, including quarterly and annual reports, community needs assessments, and documentation for SAMHSA and stakeholders. Monitor quality of care, including adherence to evidence-based practices and staff training. Ensure compliance with grants, contracts, and funding requirements. Collaborate with the CCBHC Program Director, implementation team, and clinic leadership to drive program improvement. Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to leadership, SAMHSA, and other stakeholders. Participate in national CCBHC meetings and maintain alignment with federal guidelines. Support organizational strategic planning using evaluation findings to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness. KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with Sound team members, clients, and outside organizations. Relates to a wide variety of people including members of ethnic and sexual minority populations and is respectful of individual and cultural differences. Qualifications: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master's Degree in a social service or research-related field required. Proven experience in program evaluation, data analysis, and reporting. Familiarity with behavioral health services, SAMHSA requirements, and CCBHC, and proficiency in data management tools and systems (e.g., SPARS) models is highly desirable. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Extensive knowledge and experience in program evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement within Systems of Care, including Mental Health, Substance Use, and Co-occurring Disorders, particularly for SMI, SED, and SUD populations. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and reporting for SAMHSA or other large-scale government grants, including adherence to complex reporting requirements. Proven ability to manage grant evaluation processes, including tracking progress, monitoring data, and achieving required contractual performance measures. Exceptional organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and adapt to the needs of team members, organizations, and communities. Proficient in utilizing technology for data analysis, report generation, and presentations, with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau, EHR systems, and virtual meeting platforms. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver clear, concise summaries and reports to diverse audiences. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS Washington State driver’s license and insurable driving record. Must pass a criminal background check. Perks at Sound!: All Team Members at Sound working 40 hours per week will be eligible for the following benefits: 100% Paid Medical & Dental Insurance Full time Team Member and child(ren) coverage until child's 26th birthday Spouse/Domestic Partner coverage available (team member pays full cost) Paid Life Insurance 2x annual salary + additional $25,000 Long Term Disability Insurance (60% monthly salary) 100% premiums paid by Sound 18 Days of Paid Rest and Relaxation (Vacation) - beginning first year 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave 9 Days of Paid Holidays Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care (limited) and dependent day care costs (pre-tax) Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) The Standard Sound retirement plan: 401(k) plan (organization contribution) – Sound contributes 3% to team members plan even if you don’t. Team members are 100% vested; team members may contribute to their own plan Paid Training Free in-house professional training and $400 annually + 3 paid days off-site training Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Service Award - at 5,10,15,20 & 25 years of service Compensation: $83,397-$89,000 per year. #IND