Support Services Manager

Job Description - Support Services Manager (26142715)

Position Title:

Support Services Manager - (26142715)

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center.

This position is responsible for supervising non-licensed support services. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, providing direction, training, and supervision to all treatment technician services, problem solving and decision-making during crisis situations. This role also can entail coordinating and reviewing unusual incidents, patient grievances, complaints, and allegations of abuse.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana''s comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of human service coordination
• General knowledge of behavioral health illnesses
• Skill in working with individuals with behavioral health illnesses
• Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.

Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social work, or related human services field is preferred
• Three years' experience in behavioral health field
• Two years of progressively responsible experience as a supervisor or manager in a health and human service setting, one of which was providing services to individuals with behavioral health issues
• Must have or willing to obtain, prior to hire date, a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

33.05 - 33.05 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Butte

Agency: Department of Public Health & Human Services Union: 000 - None

Posting Date

: Nov 3, 2026, 10:41:06 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)

: Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References

Contact Name: Evelyn Starman | Contact Email: evelyn.starman@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-3369 Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.