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Mississippi Department of Mental Health seeks Project Evaluator for Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Grant

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Outreach and Training, is seeking a qualified independent contractor to serve as Project Evaluator for the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Grant. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) - Division of Outreach and Training - Services Requested: - Project Evaluator Services for the Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention Grant - Lead and coordinate evaluation activities: - Data collection, management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting - Develop and maintain evaluation framework, logic model, performance measurement framework, data dictionary, data collection tools, reporting templates, and quality-assurance procedures - Provide training and technical assistance - Coordinate with subrecipients and partners (e.g., Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center) - Prepare routine and final evaluation reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience with behavioral health/public health program evaluation - Familiarity with SAMHSA grant evaluation - Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods - Protection of confidential information and data security - Contract Details: - Maximum compensation: $65,000 - Estimated level of effort: 1,000 hours - Period of performance: approximately one year, aligned with the grant cycle

Description

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is soliciting quotes for a Project Evaluator for the federally funded Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Grant. The evaluator will lead and coordinate evaluation activities including data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess the implementation and outcomes of the grant. The scope includes developing evaluation plans, coordinating with subrecipients, providing training, and preparing reports for the Department and SAMHSA. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, through September 29, 2027, with a maximum compensation of $65,000.

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