Mental Health Programming

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Salt Lake City, UT

13d•$33 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) is seeking a Program Administrator II to oversee mental health programming. This role will focus on mental health service access and quality improvement within SUMH and across the statewide public mental health system. Initiatives will include strengthening of evidence-based practices, quality improvement, system monitoring, ensuring access to mental health services across the service continuum, and coordination with public and private partners to advance mental health service and quality improvement across the lifespan.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the public mental health system
Understanding of services and behavioral health impacts for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Understanding of behavioral health services afforded to Medicaid members
Understanding of Peer Support programming
Behavioral health clinical licensure, equivalent degree or professional experience
Proven experience working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders
Strong written and oral communication
5 years experience working in the field of behavioral health or public health
Is well versed in mental health service delivery across family and adult services in the public behavioral health system
Experience within a community mental health system or system which provides services to underserved individuals
Has 3+ years in program monitoring and evaluation
Has 3+ years of experience in audit program development and implementation
Has 3+ years experience in a supervisory role, including multi layer supervision
Has experience in program development and implementation including developing and/or implementing new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations
Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Has experience in facilitating cross-agency collaboration
Demonstrates strong professional writing and communication skills
Has ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
Is able to write, analyze and complete contracts with partnering agencies.
Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management, and dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
Is self motivated with the ability to set goals and complete tasks within a hybrid environment
Has ability to travel in accordance with job requirements
Must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Must reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.

Responsibilities

Manages multiple statewide or agency wide program(s).
Determines and oversees program goals through Results Based Accountability measures and objectives
Coordinate with internal and external partners to streamline and improve service delivery.
Represents SUMH on mental health committees and councils
Monitors, oversees, and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for quality improvement.
General contract and budget management skills
Provides technical assistance related to best practices for mental health service delivery across mental health systems.
Supervises team with multiple responsibilities and roles related to mental health
Completes required supervisor responsibilities in accordance with DHHS