Director - Bureau of Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) is recruiting to fill the Director position for the Bureau of Prevention Treatment and Recovery (BPTR). BPTR promotes overall wellness through the management and support of community mental health and substance use services for people of all ages and backgrounds.

We are searching for a strong leader to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture. As an employee of the state of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package , including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Top-rated health plan options starting at $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings .
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

We offer the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week. This position is headquartered at the 1 W. Wilson Street office building in downtown Madison. You will need to go into the office periodically for meetings, events, training, onboarding, and other operational needs.

Position Summary

As the BPTR Director, you will serve as the designated state mental health and substance use treatment authority responsible for the direction of public mental health and substance use services and supports in Wisconsin. This responsibility includes working to ensure that people who suffer from substance use and their families can obtain treatment, prevention, harm reduction supports, early intervention and follow-up support in the most accessible and cost-effective way. BPTR provides technical assistance and consultation to assist in the development of quality services that are directed by wishes and preferences of families and consumers. The bureau's activities are designed to promote positive attitudes about the people served and their abilities and potential.

In your role as the state mental health authority, an emphasis is placed on serving adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses and children with severe emotional disturbance. Recognizing that Wisconsin's public substance use and mental health systems are based on local control-BPTR carries out its mission through collaboration with counties, tribal nations, providers, consumers, and their families.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Setting policies, program direction, and standards and developing funding mechanisms that foster the adoption and implementation of evidence-based substance use and mental health service approaches.
• Long and short-term planning, evaluation, and data collection, as well as program oversight and monitoring.
• Collaborating with and educating elected officials and other state and federal agencies about the needs of the people supported within the behavioral health systems so they may in turn develop funding streams, policy directions, and service programs that assist consumers to lead satisfying lives in the least restrictive settings within their home communities.
• Representing Wisconsin's substance use and mental health systems within the Department, the state, on a national level, and with the media.
• Overseeing staff, the operating budget, strategic planning efforts, and state annual and biennial budget processes.

Salary Information

The starting pay is between $56.00 and $58.13 per hour ($116,400 and $120,900 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 24-month career executive trial period is required.

Pay for current or former employees is based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is classified as a Health Services Manager and is in pay schedule and range 81/01.

Job Details

• All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
• To work remotely, employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet.
• Mileage reimbursement to the employee's headquarter location is not provided.
• For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
• DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
• DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience supervising staff in a mental health, substance use, or human services-related field (e.g., conducting performance evaluations, reviewing and assigning work, hiring, mentoring, administering discipline etc.).
• Experience in contract administration or grant oversight (e.g., developing grant agreements or contracts, monitoring performance and compliance, providing fiscal oversight, measuring outcome, administering corrective action, etc.).
• Experience with program management or administration of mental health or substance use programs, such as harm reduction, prevention, intervention, and treatment.
• Experience using data in decision making processes and program evaluation.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience aligning programs with state statute and federal requirements, including administrative rules and funding systems, that impact Wisconsin's substance use and mental health systems.
• Experience supervising subordinate supervisors or managers.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating operational or organizational programs for effectiveness and implementing process improvement initiatives as needed.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in a heath or human services related field.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 2 pages. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here .

How To Apply

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• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
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• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions . For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Shannon Kavorik in Human Resources at S[redacted].

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is September 2 nd , by 11:59 pm.