State of Tennessee
MHSAS PROGRAM MANAGER 1 - 01052026-73715
State of Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
MHSAS PROGRAM MANAGER 1 - 01052026-73715
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Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/05/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nashville, TN (Department: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services)
Work Environment Hybrid work, 37.5 hours per week; travel and in-person meetings as needed.
This position requires a criminal background check.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a standard high school and nine years of professional-level experience in mental health or substance use disorder programs, including one year involving monitoring, evaluating, planning, or coordinating program activities.
OR
Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or related field and five years of professional-level experience, including one year involving monitoring, evaluating, planning, or coordinating program activities.
OR
Master’s degree in a social or behavioral science or related field and three years of professional-level experience, including one year involving monitoring, evaluating, planning, or coordinating program activities.
Overview The MHSAS Program Manager 1 oversees mental health and substance use disorder programs, ensuring efficient operations, compliance, and service effectiveness. An incumbent manages contracts, budgets, and policies while advising stakeholders on best practices.
Responsibilities
Negotiates service provider contracts, reviews budgets, monitors spending patterns, and ensures adherence to funding requirements.
Writes policies, procedures, and program guidelines while ensuring services meet state and federal regulations.
Advises administrators, contracted agencies, and field staff on program-related decisions, compliance issues, and best practices.
Compiles reports, reviews program performance data, and develops recommendations to improve services and efficiency.
Assists in grant application processes, funding distribution, and redesigning databases to support program operations.
Conducts training sessions, presents program information to external groups, and facilitates meetings with stakeholders.
Uses program-specific software to manage program data, create reports, and maintain compliance records.
Works with staff, community groups, and other agencies to address grievances, improve service delivery, and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
Competencies (KSA's)
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Plans and Aligns
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Knowledges
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development
Contract & Budget Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Assistance
Data Analysis & Performance Evaluation
Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Fax
Printer/Scanner/Copier
Driver Requirements (TN Driver Standards)
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than four moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
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State of Tennessee .
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 01/05/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 01/18/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $91,752.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Nashville, TN (Department: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services)
Work Environment Hybrid work, 37.5 hours per week; travel and in-person meetings as needed.
This position requires a criminal background check.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a standard high school and nine years of professional-level experience in mental health or substance use disorder programs, including one year involving monitoring, evaluating, planning, or coordinating program activities.
OR
Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science or related field and five years of professional-level experience, including one year involving monitoring, evaluating, planning, or coordinating program activities.
OR
Master’s degree in a social or behavioral science or related field and three years of professional-level experience, including one year involving monitoring, evaluating, planning, or coordinating program activities.
Overview The MHSAS Program Manager 1 oversees mental health and substance use disorder programs, ensuring efficient operations, compliance, and service effectiveness. An incumbent manages contracts, budgets, and policies while advising stakeholders on best practices.
Responsibilities
Negotiates service provider contracts, reviews budgets, monitors spending patterns, and ensures adherence to funding requirements.
Writes policies, procedures, and program guidelines while ensuring services meet state and federal regulations.
Advises administrators, contracted agencies, and field staff on program-related decisions, compliance issues, and best practices.
Compiles reports, reviews program performance data, and develops recommendations to improve services and efficiency.
Assists in grant application processes, funding distribution, and redesigning databases to support program operations.
Conducts training sessions, presents program information to external groups, and facilitates meetings with stakeholders.
Uses program-specific software to manage program data, create reports, and maintain compliance records.
Works with staff, community groups, and other agencies to address grievances, improve service delivery, and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
Competencies (KSA's)
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Plans and Aligns
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Knowledges
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services
Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development
Contract & Budget Management
Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Assistance
Data Analysis & Performance Evaluation
Skills
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Tools & Equipment
Computer
Telephone
Fax
Printer/Scanner/Copier
Driver Requirements (TN Driver Standards)
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence, reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than four moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
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