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Job Description
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity
- General knowledge of fiscal and program management principles.
- General knowledge of behavioral health service delivery and reimbursement systems.
- Knowledge of program development and quality improvement practices.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws related to Medicaid programs and contracts.
- Meet minimum qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in human services public health behavioral health or related fields.
- Two years of professional experience in health care public health behavioral health or general program management.
- Other equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
- Bachelors degree in human services public health behavioral health or related fields.
Preferred:
- Experience with Medicaid.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel; and database applications.
- Experience with the Montana Medicaid I
How to Apply
To be considered for a DPHHS position submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.
This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1 2025.
This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at
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 Treatment Bureau operates as the state authority for the development oversight and delivery of appropriate mental health treatment programs for adults and substance use disorder treatment programs for adults and youth.
The position in the Treatment Bureau is responsible for managing the Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) 1115 Demonstration Waiver. This position will oversee the implementation and management of the HEART Waiver services in coordination with other HEART related initiatives. Responsibilities include working with community stakeholders implementing and assessing waiver activities providing technical assistance to waiver providers and developing the required reporting to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid. All activities support the HEART initiatives goal of expanding efforts to strengthen states evidencebased behavioral health continuum of care for individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED).
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health safety wellbeing 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 Montanas 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
