HEALTH PROGRAM SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

9d•$63,086 - $93,367

About The Position

The Health Program Supervisor/Expert supports the Director of Substance Use Services in overseeing Arkansas’s prevention, treatment, and recovery grant programs and serves as Arkansas’s State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA). The role administers and monitors SAMHSA-funded grants and provider contracts, supports licensure standards and regulatory compliance, provides technical assistance to treatment providers, and coordinates with state, federal, and national partners to strengthen substance use services and improve statewide access, quality, and outcomes. The SOTA role is a federally required state function for states with opioid treatment programs; Arkansas has six such programs. The position supervises operations of one or more public health programs or teams, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, oversees strategic direction, and serves as the agency’s subject matter expert in an assigned public health domain. Depending on operational needs, the role may supervise staff or serve as a senior technical expert. The position also supports continuity of program administration, oversight, regulatory compliance, and Arkansas’s representation at the national level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health science, social work, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
Three years of experience in public health, program coordination, or health education.
One year of supervisory experience.
Advanced knowledge of public health program administration, grant and budget management, and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency in analyzing and presenting health data, epidemiological trends, and policy impacts.
Skill in performance measurement and quality improvement for public health service delivery.
Familiarity with state and federal laws, public health accreditation standards, and emerging health policy issues.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery systems, including evidence-based practices.
Experience managing SAMHSA-funded grants, budgets, reporting requirements, and provider contracts.
Supervisory and leadership experience, including staff management, program oversight, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Master’s-level clinical licensure or certification in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment, preferably LMSW, LCSW, LADAC, or equivalent credentials.
Experience interpreting and implementing policies, regulations, and program requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with state and federal agencies, treatment providers, and national organizations.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Substance Use Services in overseeing prevention, treatment, and recovery grant programs.
Serve as Arkansas’s State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA).
Administer and monitor SAMHSA-funded grants and provider contracts.
Support licensure standards and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical assistance to treatment providers.
Coordinate with state, federal, and national partners to strengthen substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program staff, as assigned.
Serve as the subject matter expert for an assigned public health domain.
Oversee development, execution, and evaluation of multiple or complex public health programs.
Provide technical leadership in policy development, strategic planning, and procedural implementation.
Monitor and evaluate program outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data.
Oversee budget development, fiscal reporting, and resource allocation.
Guide preparation of grant applications, legislative reports, and program audits, and present findings to leadership or public health boards.