Commonwealth of Kentucky

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6/20/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03560

BH/DID Program Manager

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$55,834.32 - $83,752.56 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

275 E Main Street, 4C-D

Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

Are you an experienced professional with a background in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and a strong record of supervising staff? If so, consider applying for the BH/DID Program Manager position overseeing the Substance Use Disorder Program Licensure Branch. We are looking for a leader with hands-on experience in SUD treatment settings who understands regulatory compliance and can effectively manage a team.

This role offers the exciting opportunity to drive meaningful statewide impact through a strong, high-quality licensure program that supports and elevates SUD treatment providers across Kentucky. Our agency values diversity and inclusion and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervises and manages branch staff, including assigning surveys, conducting performance evaluations, and approving leave and timekeeping requests.
• Provides leadership and coordination across teams and agencies to ensure consistent service delivery to regulated providers and the public.
• Oversees inspections, audits, and survey reviews; ensures procedures align with applicable regulations and statutes.
• Leads investigations of provider complaints and collaborates with other government agencies as needed; may testify in administrative hearings.
• Monitors program outcomes and staff workload; prepares reports and delivers presentations to support data-informed decision making.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support branch operations and interagency collaboration.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Demonstrated leadership skills including supervising, collaboration, implementing processes and commitment to organizational success.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player.
• Deals effectively with a variety of people and situations.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in the administration or management of institutional activities, BHDID Central Office, community, or agency programs.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, nursing, health administration, or public or business administration will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

This position typically requires working in an institution or facility with individuals who may have behavioral health conditions, developmental disabilities, etc. or in an office setting within a behavioral health or intellectual disabilities program.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greta Jones at greta.jones@ky.gov or 502-782-0248.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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