Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Comprehensive Health Planner II
Opening Date: November 6, 2025
Closing Date: November 20. 2025
Job Class Code: 5050
Grade: 26 (Pro. & Tech. Services)
Salary: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 per year
Position Number: 09590-0035
Location: This is a full time position located in Augusta, Maine
Core Responsibilities:
As a Substance Use/Mental Health Program Specialist, you will be responsible planning, monitoring, and implementing substance use and/or mental health programs. The primary purpose of this position is to directly manage, implement, operate, evaluate, support, and administer resources in a manner compliant with OBH vision. You will be responsible for overseeing substance use disorder/mental health treatment contracts, reviewing and evaluating treatment programs’ contractual compliance and treatment performance; collecting and evaluating statistical data for the purpose of planning and determining payments to community related programs. This also includes providing technical assistance to state agencies, private service agencies, and the public; organizing and evaluating information and education material; coordinating program services; reviewing and assessing program funding mechanisms. This position requires regular state-wide travel, occasional out of state travel, and occasional overnight stays.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, your background must include a Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Community Health, Health Administration, Health Sciences or Health Education; Public Administration, Government, Social Work, or a closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the planning, development, coordination and/or evaluation of health programs or services -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders their prevention and treatment, as well as knowledge in recovery services.
2. Knowledge and understanding of substance use/mental health programs, services, and policies.
3. Proven track record of contract, request for proposal, rule, and/or policy development
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Agency information:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maine’s comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across the prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery system and across the lifespan through a network of community providers.
Application Information:
For additional information about this position please contact Katherine Coutu at Katherine.Coutu@Maine.gov
To apply, please upload your current resume and a cover letter addressing the 3 competencies listed above.
Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.
To request a paper application, please contact Mandy.Hernandez@Maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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