This two-part virtual series is designed to equip implementation leaders with practical project management tools that drive successful implementation of services, programs, and practices. This series aims to strengthen implementation efforts by enhancing team coordination, communication, and workflow. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or applying implementation science principles to an existing program, attendees will gain foundational project management techniques tailored to the unique challenges of behavioral health work. Each 90-minute session will blend expert instruction with interactive small-group discussions, focusing on real-world tools that managers can immediately apply.

Series Schedule: 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

By the end of the series, participants will be able to:

• Describe the foundational principles of project management
• Describe project managers’ mindset, role, and responsibilities
• Apply project management methodologies to real-world implementation scenarios
• Develop project management documents, templates, and workflows
• Utilize project management techniques to build team capacity, manage change, and mitigate staff burnout

This event is being offered to HHS Regions 3 and 4, which include Alabama, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact the East Coast Hub at eastcoast@cmhisupport.org. Requests should be made by January 14, 2026.

Disclaimer: These sessions will focus on equipping mental health program managers with the project management tools needed to lead implementation efforts, but this series does not qualify for any of the learning hours required to sit for the official PMP exam.