To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at  www.statecareers.mt.gov

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division.

The Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division administers health-care programs, that serve low – to moderate-income and disabled Montanans. The Deputy Division Administrator assists the Division Administrator in providing leadership and direction to the Division including planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive statewide behavioral health care delivery system.  

This position requires you to be on-site in Helena.

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 public administration, including the legislative process and management of programs with statewide impact.

• Knowledge of federal and state rules, regulations and payment methodologies that govern the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

• Knowledge of health care goals, methods of service delivery, reimbursement methodologies and philosophies, and general principles that govern health care systems.

• Ability to manage multiple and competing high-profile, sensitive, or controversial issues.

• Ability to develop and implement innovative and unconventional approaches to challenging situations.

• Meet minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, public, hospital, or health administration; human services; health-care services; or a directly related field.

  • Five or more years of senior-level management and supervisory experience of large programs with substantial staff and budgets and specific experience with Medicaid or Medicare. 

  • Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the applicant has an unrelated bachelor’s degree.

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.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for a statutory 2.5%25 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.