Care Transitions Program Supervisor

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, Treatment Bureau. The Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division (BHDD) aims to implement and improve a statewide system of prevention, treatment, care and rehabilitation for Montanans with mental disorders or addictions to drugs or alcohol. By teaming up with behavioral health specialists throughout Montana, BHDD provides substance abuse and adult mental health services for those in need of support. The Care Transitions Section of BHDD will provide Critical Time Intervention (CTI) services to Montanans experiencing a major life transition, specifically low-income Montanans transitioning from institutional settings. The Care Transitions section will coordinate care by establishing community partnerships and facilitating access to services and supports individuals need during their transition, helping them move into the least restrictive and most suitable environment where they can thrive. This position provides clinical and programmatic oversight, coordination, training, and guidance to Care Transition Section Staff regarding the provision of CTI services, programs, policy and procedure. The position also integrates mental health professional expertise in the oversight of the program and literature review, data analysis, and quality assurance and improvement of the Care Transitions Section. The position supervises 7 positions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adult service systems and community resources
• Knowledge of characteristics and symptoms of Serious and Disabling Mental Illness (SDMI) in adults
• Knowledge of the Medicaid mental health service system for adults
• Knowledge of community engagement, crisis planning, and transition planning
• Knowledge of case management principles and processes
• Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human service field
• At least two years of relevant and recent experience (community, social service, or mental health related) with demonstrated knowledge of community resources
• Experience in program supervision
• Experience working in an independent position with minimal supervision
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in human service field
• Professional Licensure or Licensure Candidacy: LCSW, LCP, LMFT, or LCPC
• Two years of job-related experience in health programming or health education, including administration of government funded programs
• Experience working with individuals with SDMI
• Experience working in an institutional setting
• Experience overseeing and administering similar programs
• Experience with Montana Medicaid system

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing a plan to implement CTI services
• Providing training and mentoring to Care Transitions Coordinators
• Developing, evaluating, and adjusting the CTI worker position and job duties to ensure they meet the objective of aiding individuals successfully transition back into their community after institutionalization

Benefits

• The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager