Statewide Substance Use Programs Lead & Grants Administrator

AR Dept of Human Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AR Dept of Human Services seeks a Health Program Supervisor/Expert to support the Director of Substance Use Services in overseeing prevention, treatment, and recovery grant programs while serving as the State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA).

The role administers SAMHSA-funded grants and provider contracts, ensures licensure standards and regulatory compliance, and provides technical assistance to treatment providers across state agencies and national partners to strengthen substance use

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery systems and evidence-based practices.
• Experience managing SAMHSA-funded grants, budgets, reporting requirements, and provider contracts.
• Supervisory and leadership experience including staff management and program oversight.
• Clinical licensure or certification in behavioral health (LMSW, LCSW, LADAC, or equivalent) at Master degree level or higher.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to collaborate across agencies and organizations.

Skills

SUD knowledge

Grants management

Leadership

Clinical licensure

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field + public health experience + supervisory experience

Job description

AR Dept of Human Services seeks a Health Program Supervisor/Expert to support the Director of Substance Use Services in overseeing prevention, treatment, and recovery grant programs while serving as the State Opioid Treatment Authority (SOTA).

The role administers SAMHSA-funded grants and provider contracts, ensures licensure standards and regulatory compliance, and provides technical assistance to treatment providers across state agencies and national partners to strengthen substance use