FMHF Admissions Supervisor

Water Resources Office; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Sick leave

PSLF

Job summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as the FMHF Admissions Supervisor at the Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs. The role coordinates admissions, evaluations, court proceedings, and discharge for patients at FMHF and supervises Ward Clerks.

DPHHS offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, and PSLF eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related healthcare field is required.
• 2 years of experience in a mental health/psychiatric or social service setting is required.
• 1 year in forensic mental health setting preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to review statutes, administrative rules, and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions, evaluations, court proceedings, and discharge between FMHF and the community.
• Serve as supervisor for Ward Clerks and ensure timely information to hospital staff.
• Maintain working relationships with staff, patients, families, and other mental health providers.
• Demonstrate effective interviewing and information-gathering techniques.
• Prioritize work with excellent time management.

Skills

Healthcare ethics

Forensic psychiatry

Court processes

Policy interpretation

Interviews

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job Description - FMHF Admissions Supervisor (26142699)

Position Title

FMHF Admissions Supervisor - ( 26142699 )

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity as the FMHF Admissions Supervisor at the Montana State Hospital.

The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state.

The FMHF Admissions Supervisor coordinates care between the Forensic Mental Health Facility (FMHF) and the community, ensuring hospital staff is provided with accurate, timely information about patients admitted for services. The Admissions Supervisor is responsible for coordinating admissions, evaluations, court proceedings, and discharge of patients at FMHF. This position also serves as the immediate supervisor for Ward Clerks.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence . By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation (15 days per year), sick leave (12 days per year), and holidays (11 per year), work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Extensive knowledge of professional, ethical, and evidence-based standards of practice for healthcare professionals in different disciplines and for operation of a healthcare facility.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in the application of social work techniques and principles in a forensic psychiatric setting.
• Strong knowledge of court processes as they relate to forensic mental health population.
• Ability to review and apply statutes, administrative rules, and hospital policies in actual situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with staff, administration, patients, family, and other mental health providers.
• Effective interviewing and information gathering techniques.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or directly related healthcare field required.
• Relevant and recent (within 5 years) experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
• 2 years experience working in a mental health psychiatric or social service support setting required.
• 1 year working in a forensic mental health setting preferred.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Salary

$33.98 - 33.98 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status

Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Warm Springs Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Oct 22, 2026, 3:48:53 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Nov 6, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Resume

Contact

Contact Name : Kathleen Tarkalson | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone]

Applicant Pool Statement

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.