Program Specialist 2 (37486)

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 Prevention Bureau.

This position is located in the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division. This position oversees the planning implementation and contract management of prevention and recovery activities under the SAMHSA Grants and behavioral health interventions within the treatment recovery and prevention settings. This position is responsible for leading the development of evidence-based prevention interventions for both substance and stimulant use disorders including training distribution and expansion programs and health intervention awareness campaigns for most individuals including pregnant and post-partum. This position will coordinate strategic initiatives with service providers communities local and state law enforcement Directors Office staff stakeholders and technical assistance providers in order to implement programs to fidelity evaluate the impact of programs and support program sustainability.

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 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) 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.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of evidence-based programming for substance use disorders.

• 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.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelors 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 a federal grant program.

  • Other combinations of related education and experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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 2026.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.