Program Administrator II - Mental Health Programming

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Environment

Job summary

United Trading Group is seeking a Program Administrator II to oversee mental health programming within SUMH and across Utah's public mental health system. The role emphasizes access to services, quality improvement, and coordination with public and private partners to advance outcomes across the lifespan.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the public behavioral health system, experience with Medicaid, and proven ability to collaborate across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in behavioral health or public health.
• Experience delivering mental health services across family and adult populations.
• Experience in a community mental health system or with underserved groups.
• 3+ years in program monitoring and evaluation.
• 3+ years in audit program development and implementation.
• 3+ years supervision across multiple layers.
• Ability to develop and implement new policies/procedures/standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Experience in cross-agency collaboration.
• Strong professional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages statewide or agency-wide program(s).
• Sets program goals via Results Based Accountability measures.
• Coordinates with internal & external partners to improve service delivery.
• Represents SUMH on mental health committees and councils.
• Monitors and evaluates operations for quality and effectiveness; suggests improvements.
• Ability to handle contract and budget management tasks.
• Provides technical assistance on best practices for mental health service delivery.
• Supervises teams with multiple responsibilities in mental health.
• Completes supervisor responsibilities per DHHS requirements.

Skills

Public mental health

Behavioral health

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Contract management

Quality improvement

Monitoring & evaluation

Supervisory experience

Job description

Program Administrator II - Mental Health Programming

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

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

Salary – $33.08 - $49.69 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Application Deadline – 10/12/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Job Description:

The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH) is seeking a Program Administrator II to oversee mental health programming. This role will focus on mental health service access and quality improvement within SUMH and across the statewide public mental health system. Initiatives will include strengthening of evidence-based practices, quality improvement, system monitoring, ensuring access to mental health services across the service continuum, and coordination with public and private partners to advance mental health service and quality improvement across the lifespan.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of the public mental health system
• Understanding of services and behavioral health impacts for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) and serious emotional disturbance (SED)
• Understanding of behavioral health services afforded to Medicaid members
• Understanding of Peer Support programming
• Behavioral health clinical licensure, equivalent degree or professional experience
• Proven experience working collaboratively across multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and oral communication

Examples of Duties:

• Manages multiple statewide or agency wide program(s).
• Determines and oversees program goals through Results Based Accountability measures and objectives
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to streamline and improve service delivery.
• Represents SUMH on mental health committees and councils
• Monitors, oversees, and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for quality improvement.
• General contract and budget management skills
• Provides technical assistance related to best practices for mental health service delivery across mental health systems.
• Supervises team with multiple responsibilities and roles related to mental health
• Completes required supervisor responsibilities in accordance with DHHS

Supplemental Information

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check.
• This position may currently be a hybrid of both two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. 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, State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.
• 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.

Qualifications

Typical Qualifications:

• 5 years experience working in the field of behavioral health or public health
• Is well versed in mental health service delivery across family and adult services in the public behavioral health system
• Experience within a community mental health system or system which provides services to underserved individuals
• Has 3+ years in program monitoring and evaluation
• Has 3+ years of experience in audit program development and implementation
• Has 3+ years experience in a supervisory role, including multi layer supervision
• Has experience in program development and implementation including developing and/or implementing new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations
• Has the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Has experience in facilitating cross-agency collaboration
• Demonstrates strong professional writing and communication skills
• Has ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• Is able to write, analyze and complete contracts with partnering agencies.
• Is adept at interacting professionally with all levels of management, and dealing with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Is self motivated with the ability to set goals and complete tasks within a hybrid environment
• Has ability to travel in accordance with job requirements

About the Role

Location – 288 North 1460 West Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116 United States

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

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. 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

For more information on the Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, please visit our website.

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].