Professional Health Program Manager

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

State of Utah employment

Job summary

State of Utah invites qualified leaders to apply for the Manager of the Utah Professionals Health Program (UPHP). This role directs daily operations, ensures program performance, and coordinates with licensing boards and health stakeholders.

The position requires clinical judgment, staff supervision experience, and strong communication skills. Hybrid work arrangement and state benefits accompany the role in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Attend initial training in-person at Salt Lake City office with hybrid telework once competency is demonstrated.
• Experience managing employees.
• Experience providing education, outreach, or collaboration with health stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of UPHP.
• Monitor participant adherence and program performance.
• Evaluate applicant eligibility for program participation.
• Update program rules, policies, and operating standards.
• Respond to return to use incidents of UPHP participants.
• Review and evaluate UPHP participant progress using clinical expertise.
• Coordinate between UPHP and DOPL.
• Collaborate with division leadership, medical director, and UPHP committees and licensing boards.
• Supervise personnel including hiring, workload, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Consult with others on treatment plans and recommendations.
• Act as an expert witness in court cases/hearings.
• Coordinate community outreach and inform the public about UPHP.

Skills

Experience managing employees

Education outreach

Excellent communication

Education

Master's or Doctorate in mental health/healthcare

Utah professional license in good standing

Govt program administration experience

Experience in professional health program

Tools

Proprietary software

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $45 - $51.50 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 9/28/2026*

Put your expertise and passion to work managing and leading the Utah Professionals Health Program (UPHP)! The Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) invites qualified leaders to apply.

UPHP monitors licensees participating in the confidential health program as well as licensees on public probation who are struggling with substance use disorders, enabling them to receive treatment and ongoing monitoring support while safely maintaining their careers.

As the Manager of the UPHP you will use your mental health and substance use disorder expertise to oversee the UPHP. You may supervise clinical and non-clinical staff in the administration of UPHP. You will also work closely with licensing boards, advisory committees, and healthcare organizations across the state. You will be responsible for providing education and outreach to various stakeholders as. You will also make recommendations to the Division, Executive Advisory Committee, and Clinical Advisory Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day Responsibilities Of This Position

• Direct the daily operations of UPHP.
• Monitor participant adherence and program performance.
• Evaluate applicant eligibility for program participation.
• Update program rules, policies, and operating standards as needed.
• Respond to return to use incidents of UPHP participants (level 1, 2, or 3).
• Review and evaluate UPHP participant progress using clinical expertise.
• Coordinate between UPHP and DOPL.
• Collaborate with division leadership , medical director, and UPHP committees and licensing boards.
• Establish relationships with outside stakeholders.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Consult with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on participant cases.
• Act as an expert witness. Give testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.
• Discuss results, findings and/or recommendations with appropriate parties.
• Coordinate community outreach; provide the public with information regarding program and arranging for community presentations as part of community outreach efforts.
• Apply clinical judgment to assess multidisciplinary evaluations, ensuring findings are sufficiently rigorous and objective to guide participant monitoring.

Ideal Candidate

Our Model Candidate Will

• Be a self-starter who takes the initiative.
• Committed to supporting healthcare workers through substance use disorder recovery.
• Have the capability to work with current technology and proprietary software.
• Be an exceptional communicator, both verbal and written.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• The Ability to attend the initial training period in-person at our Salt Lake City office, with the understanding that hybrid telework (up to 2 days per week) is available once you have demonstrated understanding and competency in the basic functions of the position.
• Experience managing employees.
• Experience providing education, outreach, or collaboration with key health stakeholders.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• A master's degree or doctorate degree in mental health or healthcare with the specialization in the treatment of substance use disorders.
• A license in good standing to practice as a healthcare or mental health professional in the State of Utah (can be licensed in another state, but will become licensed in Utah within a reasonable time frame after employment).
• Expertise in administration of government or treatment team programs..
• Experience working in a professional health program.

About The Role

Location

160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AR - Employees who make statewide policy

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, occupational and professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending.

Supplemental Information

• The Job Classification is a Commerce Manager II (83172)
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].