FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $33.08 - $49.69 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 10/12/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Job Description:The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) is seeking a Program Administrator II to oversee mental health programming. This role will focus on mental health service access and quality improvement within SUMH and across the statewide public mental health system. Initiatives will include strengthening of evidence-based practices, quality improvement, system monitoring, ensuring access to mental health services across the service continuum, and coordination with public and private partners to advance mental health service and quality improvement across the lifespan.Our ideal candidate will have:Strong knowledge of the public mental health systemUnderstanding of services and behavioral health impacts for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED)Understanding of behavioral health services afforded to Medicaid membersUnderstanding of Peer Support programmingBehavioral health clinical licensure, equivalent degree or professional experienceProven experience working collaboratively across multiple stakeholdersStrong written and oral communicationExamples of Duties:Manages multiple statewide or agency wide program(s). Determines and oversees program goals through Results Based Accountability measures and objectives Coordinate with internal and external partners to streamline and improve service delivery.Represents SUMH on mental health committees and councilsMonitors, oversees, and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for quality improvement.General contract and budget management skills Provides technical assistance related to best practices for mental health service delivery across mental health systems.Supervises team with multiple responsibilities and roles related to mental healthCompletes required supervisor responsibilities in accordance with DHHS Supplemental Information:An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check.This position may currently be a hybrid of both two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.
Effective July 1, 2021, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
Typical Qualifications:5 years experience working in the field of behavioral health or public health Is well versed in mental health service delivery across family and adult services in the public behavioral health systemExperience within a community mental health system or system which provides services to underserved individualsHas 3+ years in program monitoring and evaluationHas 3+ years of experience in audit program development and implementationHas 3+ years experience in a supervisory role, including multi layer supervisionHas experience in program development and implementation including developing and/or implementing new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulationsHas the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneouslyHas experience in facilitating cross-agency collaborationDemonstrates strong professional writing and communication skillsHas ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writingIs able to write, analyze and complete contracts with partnering agencies.Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management, and dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.Is self motivated with the ability to set goals and complete tasks within a hybrid environmentHas ability to travel in accordance with job requirements
Location –
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions
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For more information on the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, please visit our website.
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
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