Human Services Program Specialist - BH

IdahoPTV; Idaho; On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation

Retirement plans

Deferred compensation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Training opportunities

Flexible hours

Telecommuting options

Job summary

IdahoPTV seeks a Human Services Program Specialist to oversee the PASRR process statewide, coordinating with the Department of Health and Welfare divisions, hospitals, and providers to ensure regulatory compliance and quality service delivery.

The role also focuses on identifying behavioral health needs and appropriate levels of care for Idahoans facing felony charges, in line with Idaho statute 19-2524, and performing related duties across the division.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in behavioral/social science, social work, psychology or related field.
• Bachelor’s in behavioral/social science with 1 year relevant experience or related field.
• RN licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Responsibilities

• Oversees PASRR process statewide and coordinates with DHW divisions, hospitals, and partners.
• Identifies behavioral health needs, treatment levels, and care for Idahoans with felony charges under statute 19-2524.
• Reports to the nearest DHW office; collaborates with bureaus, providers, and community groups to ensure program coordination.

Education

Master's degree in behavioral/social science or closely related field

Bachelor's degree in behavioral/social science, psychology, or related field with 1 year relevant experience

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (Nurse Licensure Compact)

4-5 years’ experience directly related to subject area

Job description

Human Services Program Specialist - BH - 27842

USA:ID:Statewide | Human Services | Full Time

30.91 - 33.60 USD per hour

Posted yesterday | Apply before November 17, 2026

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Department of Health and Welfare is hiring a Human Services Program Specialist. This position oversees the federal PASRR process for the State of Idaho, coordinates with other DHW Divisions, community hospitals, nursing homes and our federal partners, works closely with the clinical services bureau statewide, and ensures that the division is upholding its regularity authority in meeting and exceeding the PASRR thresholds, monitoring, and responding to complaints.

This position also oversees the work designated in Idaho statute 19-2524 to identify the need for substance use disorders or mental health disorders, identifying behavioral health needs, recommended treatment, and levels of care for Idahoans facing felony charges, and perform related tasks in regards to both bodies of work.

This is a statewide position that will report to the nearest DHW office. The assigned work location will depend on workstation availability at a DHW office.

This position is not eligible for telework.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Oversees and implements Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) and 19-2524
• Compiles and analyzes data and information to identify program and services needs and resources
• Ensures quality and consistency in program
• Prepares data and reports to document and measure program and contract performance towards goals and outcomes
• Collaborate with staff from bureaus across DBH, contract providers, and community groups to ensure program coordination
• Consults on problems and developments resolutions
• Coordinates and evaluates and address barriers to service
• Assesses training needs and develops and presents training programs for service providers and internal DBH staff
• Works with other local government and private agencies, and the courts to develop/maintain communication and collaboration with the Division of Behavioral Health

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Considerableknowledge of social, psychological, or rehabilitative services, principles, and methods. Typically gained by a Masters (or higher) degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation or closely related field, OR a bachelor's degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation AND 1 year relevant experience or closely related field OR State licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418 OR 4 - 5 years’ experience directly related to subject area OR combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.
• Experience working with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems. Typically gained by approximately two years of experience with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems.
• Experience planning, implementing, and overseeing a community-based social/rehabilitative service program to include community organization. Typically this requirement is met through leadership experience participating in a community effort to plan, implement, and oversee a social/rehabilitative service program.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Some knowledge of behavioral health practices. Typically gained by three years’ experience.
• Experience managing projects. Typically gained by two years’ experience leading or implementing a project.
• Some knowledge of survey methodology and statistical procedures is used to collect, analyze, and interpret data. Typically gained by at least 3 years of education, training, or work experience.
• Some knowledge of health program needs assessments and program development, implementation, and evaluation. Typically gained by through at least 3 years of education, training, or work experience.

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The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.