Project Director

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The Practice Improvement and Consulting Department (PIC) is central to the National Council’s goal of providing timely and meaningful technical assistance and consulting to community mental health and substance use services organizations and others serving the health of our nation.

As directed by the Senior Director, PIC, the Project Director position is responsible for overseeing large‑scale projects and ensuring their successful delivery, aligning with strategic business goals. This role focuses on leading the full lifecycle of projects, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication. As the ideal candidate, you will be self‑motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, and demonstrate expertise in project management methodologies.

This position assists in the day‑to‑day operations of the Department within the framework of the National Council's policy goals, priorities, and annual organizational work plan. This position will support a range of initiatives which may include projects focused on behavioral health workforce development, peer support certification pathways, capacity building, integrated care models peers, and / or other related topics.

This position is contingent upon continued project funding. This is an individual contributor role without any direct reports. While this position can be done remotely from anywhere in the U.S., you must primarily adhere to our Washington, D.C. business hours of 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. ET.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and planning across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder input.

Project Implementation & Management

Grants & Contracts Management

Stakeholder Management

Quality, Measurement & Evaluation

Leadership

Organizational Activities – Participate in other National Council activities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $112,552 to $150,832. Salary decisions within the range are based on experience, education and internal equity.

The National Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to) :

About Us

The vision of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing is to make mental wellbeing, including recovery from substance use challenges, a reality for everyone. Despite overwhelming need, nearly 30 million people across the U.S. do not have access to comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment.

Founded in 1969, the National Council is a 501(c)(3) membership organization that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,200 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 15 million children, adults and families they serve. We advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high‑quality services. We build the capacity of mental health and substance use treatment organizations. And we promote greater understanding of mental wellbeing as a core component of comprehensive health and health care. Through our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program, we have trained more than 4.5 million people in the U.S. to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.

The National Council is growing to meet this moment. We’ve more than doubled our dedicated team to 240+ employees since 2020. Although we have office space in Washington, D.C., we operate as a remote‑first organization, with employees working from their various locations across the United States.

The National Council is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, welcoming people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and ages, as well as veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences in mental health and substance use challenges to apply. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment and recruitment process for everyone. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us at Recruiter@thenationalcouncil.org.

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