Job Location: This position will be located at 1706 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
Why you'll love this position: The Behavioral Health Program Specialist will be responsible for participating in the implementation, development, coordination, and maintenance regarding: the Comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) Program, Comprehensive Substance Treatment and Rehabilitation (CSTAR) Program, the Community Mental Health Services (MHBG) and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SABG) Block Grant; and other initiatives deemed valuable for the integration of mental illness and substance use.
This position will work closely with colleagues at the Department of Social Services/MO HealthNet (DSS/MHD); the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS); the Missouri Behavioral Health Council; state contracted behavioral health providers, and other community stakeholders.
Responsibilities: - Collect, store, and disseminate program-specific records and documents
- Communicate with DMH Staff including but not limited to Regional Staff, Fiscal, Contracts, Policy, Research, Prevention, community stakeholders, etc
- Conduct or oversee all program specific trainings and presentations; and provide technical assistance as needed
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Respond to requests for program information and distribute them as needed in a timely manner
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of CPR, CSTAR, MHBG, and SABG
- Collect, analyze, and disseminate program-specific reports
- Active participation on several collaborative workgroups, including but not limited to, implementation teams and physical health initiatives
- Plan and facilitate recurring meetings regarding behavioral health programming
Preferred Skills: - Professional oral and excellent written communication skills
- Well organized
- Ability to multi-task
- Effective training skills
- Experience with DBH contracted services and Medicaid programming preferred
Required Qualifications: - Two (2) or more years of work experience pertaining to behavioral health programs and the overall coordination of programs and services
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
This position reports directly to the Director of Integrated Care. If you have questions about this position, please contact: hrmail@dmh.mo.gov
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-01
