Program Specialist 2 (41036)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

19h

About The Position

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, Treatment Bureau.
This position is responsible for the state-level program management, oversight, and monitoring of Montana's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) initiative. This role ensures that all participating clinics comply with federal regulations, state requirements, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) CCBHC Certification Criteria. The Program Specialist serves as the primary technical resource for CCBHC providers, providing guidance on compliance, quality monitoring, and integrity of service delivery models.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.
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. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, its core services, and the SAMHSA Certification Criteria.
• Knowledge of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) CCBHC Demonstration Guidance (Cost Reporting and Prospective Payment System), state plan, waivers, and payment processes
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and policies related to Medicaid and behavioral health funding and service delivery.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, performance measurement, and data-driven program evaluation methodologies (specifically related to behavioral health quality metrics).
• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, public administration, human services, social work, behavioral health, or a closely related field.
• Three years of professional experience in healthcare, public health, or behavioral health program management, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, quality improvement, or contract monitoring.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• state-level program management
• oversight
• monitoring of Montana's Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) initiative
• ensures that all participating clinics comply with federal regulations, state requirements, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) CCBHC Certification Criteria
• primary technical resource for CCBHC providers, providing guidance on compliance, quality monitoring, and integrity of service delivery models

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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