Program Specialist- Mental Health Block Grant

State of Montana • Helena, MT

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position oversees all activities under the Mental Health Block Grant, which seeks to increase access to comprehensive community-based mental health services. This position is responsible for leading the development of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services for mental health disorders, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). This position will coordinate strategic initiatives with service providers, communities, and technical assistance providers in order to implement programs to fidelity, evaluate the impact of programs, and support programs sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, public administration, or a related field.
• Two years of job-related experience in health programming or health education, including administration of federal grant program.
• Knowledge of evidence-based programming.
• Knowledge of program development and quality improvement practices.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to grants and contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings.
• Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities under the Mental Health Block Grant.
• Lead the development of evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery services for mental health disorders, including Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
• Coordinate strategic initiatives with service providers, communities, and technical assistance providers.
• Implement programs to fidelity.
• Evaluate the impact of programs.
• Support program sustainability.

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