Problem Gambling Program Administrator

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Mental Health Job Classification Title Human Services Program Consultant III (NS) Position Number 60043336 Grade NC16 About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Problem Gambling Program Administrator leads the statewide strategy, implementation, and oversight of North Carolina’s Problem Gambling Program. This position is responsible for designing, managing, and continuously improving a comprehensive system of outreach, prevention, treatment, and recovery supports, including program development, evaluation, and workforce training. The Administrator provides statewide leadership and direction to expand access, strengthen service quality, and ensure alignment with state priorities. This role oversees key program functions both directly and through contracted partners. Core responsibilities include management and oversight of major statewide contracts, including: Problem Gambling Hotline Prevention and education services Clinical supervision and treatment services Statewide prevalence and evaluation studies In addition, the Administrator serves as the primary state-level liaison with federal, state, and local partners, providers, and stakeholders, representing North Carolina’s efforts to address problem gambling and advancing cross-system collaboration. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $57,983 - $101,470 Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $$90,000 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of statewide behavioral health systems, including prevention, early intervention, treatment models, public health strategy, and evidence based gambling prevention practices. Advanced skill in interpreting, applying, and implementing federal and state requirements tied to prevention funding streams, national gambling prevention standards, and statewide policy frameworks. Demonstrated ability to lead multi site, statewide initiatives; develop and implement guidance documents, training standards, and curricula; and conduct fidelity monitoring to ensure program consistency and quality. Strong program administration skills including contract and grant oversight, budget management, performance monitoring, and continuous quality improvement methodology. Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders such as LME/MCOs, community providers, schools, counties, evaluation teams, public health entities, and national organizations. This position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. About the NC Division of Mental Health (DMH): The North Carolina Department of Mental Health provides quality support to achieve self-determination for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and quality services to promote treatment and recovery for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master’s degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of North Carolina