Community Mental Health Services Program Administrator (PCN 060386)

Job Description

The Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Guiding meaningful, statewide work at the intersection of prevention, behavioral health, and Alaska's justice system.
• Providing statewide oversight for Alaska's Prevention and Early Intervention behavioral health system.
• Supporting a dedicated team working across three program areas:
• Prevention and Early Intervention (including upstream prevention, diversion, reentry, and community corrections coordination)
• Therapeutic Courts
• Alcohol Safety Action Program (ASAP)
• Supervising program leaders and staff, including program managers and probation officers.
• Ensuring services are effective, aligned, accountable, and responsive to community needs.
• Leading policy, program, and system improvement efforts using data and analysis to guide decision-making and service quality.
• Serving as a key liaison with the Alaska Court System, the Departments of Corrections and Public Safety, treatment providers, tribal organizations, and federal partners.
• Oversight of budgets, grants, and statewide funding strategies to ensure compliance, accountability, and sustainable program delivery.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree from an accredited college with a major in the mental health field (psychology, social work, counseling, or related).
• Three years of Senior-level professional experience in mental health services program development and management.

Additional Required Information

• Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
• Current performance evaluation, if available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, if not already provided in the application.