BH/DID Program Manager

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8/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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BH/DID Program Manager

Salary

$57,509.52 - $86,264.16 Annually 

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

 

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab

Location

275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Do you have experience in and a passion for leading substance use treatment and recovery services? If so, our BH/DID Program Manager role may be the perfect fit for you! The Division of Substance Use Disorder (DSUD), within the Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), is seeking a BH/DID Program Manager to join our Adult Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services Branch. The branch oversees federal and state funding to support the delivery of various substance use treatment and recovery services statewide. The branch provides technical assistance to the substance use disorder treatment programs within Kentucky's 14 community mental health centers.

If you have a passion for serving Kentuckians through the implementation and oversight of quality substance use treatment and recovery services, apply to join our team! Employment benefits include a supportive work environment, health and life insurance, flexible and hybrid work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating the work of branch staff responsible for assignments, projects, and job responsibilities
• Monitoring and assisting in the implementation of substance use treatment and recovery programs, projects, and evidence- based practices supported by the branch
• Providing supervision to branch staff, including approval of leave time, evaluations, and managing personnel matters
• Providing technical assistance to DBHDID leadership, staff, and external partners regarding substance use treatment and recovery services
• Representing DSUD and the department at internal, local, regional, and national meetings, including presenting at state and national forums and conferences
• Developing and assisting with the development of presentations, reviews, and other materials related to substance use treatment and recovery
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would have:

• Experience leading substance use disorder treatment and/or recovery programs or services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
• Leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges as they arise
• Time management skills and self-motivated to complete tasks and meet deadlines
• Goal-oriented and motivated to assist the division in program improvement.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

This position typically requires working in an institution or facility with individuals who may have behavioral health conditions, developmental disabilities, etc. or in an office setting within a behavioral health or intellectual disabilities program.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.