BH/DID Program Manager

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, KY, seeks a BH/DID Program Manager in the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. This role leads the Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services Branch and oversees statewide program implementation.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience; a master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in the administration or management of institutional activities.
• A master's degree can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the work of branch staff responsible for assignments, projects, and job responsibilities.
• Monitoring and assisting in the implementation of substance use treatment and recovery programs, projects, and evidence-based practices.
• Providing supervision to branch staff, including approval of leave time, evaluations, and managing personnel matters.
• Providing technical assistance to DBHDID leadership, staff, and external partners regarding substance use treatment and recovery services.
• Representing DSUD and the department at internal, local, regional, and national meetings, including presenting at state and national forums and conferences.
• Developing and assisting with the development of presentations, reviews, and other materials related to substance use treatment and recovery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for 1 year experience

Job description

Advertisement Closes 8/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2603939

BH/DID Program Manager

Pay Grade 17

Salary $57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually

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

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

275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Do you have experience in and a passion for leading substance use treatment and recovery services? If so, ourBH/DID Program Manager role may be the perfect fit for you! The Division of Substance Use Disorder (DSUD),within the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), is seekinga BH/DID Program Manager to join our Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services Branch. The branchoversees federal and state funding to support the delivery of various substance use treatment and recoveryservices statewide. The branch provides technical assistance to the substance use disorder treatment programswithin Kentucky's 14 community mental health centers.
Employment benefits include a supportive workenvironment, health and life insurance, flexible and hybrid work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, andretirement benefits.

• Supervising and coordinating the work of branch staff responsible for assignments, projects, and job responsibilities
• Monitoring and assisting in the implementation of substance use treatment and recovery programs, projects, and evidence- based practices supported by the branch
• Providing supervision to branch staff, including approval of leave time, evaluations, and managing personnelmatters
• Providing technical assistance to DBHDID leadership, staff, and external partners regarding substance use treatment and recovery services
• Representing DSUD and the department at internal, local, regional, and national meetings, including presenting at state and national forums and conferences
• Developing and assisting with the development of presentations, reviews, and other materials related to substance use treatment and recovery
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience leading substance use disorder treatment and/or recovery programs or services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges as they arise
• Time management skills and self-motivated to complete tasks and meet deadlines
• Goal-oriented and motivated to assist the division in program improvement.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse 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/.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tracy DeSimone at [e-mail] or 502-564-8490.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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.