Program Specialist
State of Missouri St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Project Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 04, 2025
Job Description:
Program Specialist
Description
Evidence Based Services SpecialistDivision of Behavioral Health
The Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) seeks an Evidence Based Services Specialist. This position is domiciled in a St. Louis location.
The position will provide technical assistance to behavioral health programs in identified evidence-based practices including Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders (ITCD), and Individual Placement and Support (IPS). This position will work closely with colleagues across all DBH programs including providing trainings and understanding of monitoring functions.
• Participate in the planning, coordinating, implementing, and leading evidence-based practice fidelity reviews for ACT, ITCD, DBT, and IPS utilizing established protocols.
• Report writing within required timeframes
• Provide technical support and training for evidence-based practices.
• Participate in evidence-based practice reading, training, conference calls, and webinars.
• Develop evidence-based practice training materials and present PowerPoint presentations.
• Lead evidence-based practice provider calls.
• Develop and update evidence-based practice materials.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of specialized treatment programs and services.
• Collaborate on projects and complete other duties as assigned.
Required skills:
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a working knowledge of evidence-based practices and possess strong writing skills. Sound judgement and strong independent decision-making skills are needed to be successful in this role.
Eligibility:
A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field or 1-3 years of progressive professional experience.
A master’s or bachelor’s degree in a relevant clinical area, with experience in the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental illness is preferred.
This position requires travel and overnight stays as necessary.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
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