Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Family & Social Services Administration (FSSA):

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) sets care standards for the provision of mental health and addiction services to Hoosiers. DMHA is committed to ensuring that clients have access to quality services that promote individual, family and community resiliency and recovery.

The division also certifies all community mental health centers and addiction treatment services providers. DMHA operates six psychiatric hospitals (NeuroDiagnostic Institute, Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center, Evansville State Hospital, Logansport State Hospital, Madison State Hospital and Richmond State Hospital). DMHA provides funding support for mental health and addiction services to target populations with financial need and administers federal funds earmarked for substance abuse prevention projects.

Role Overview : 

This role, Assistant Director Adult Mental Health & Wellness, provides oversight and day to day management for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Adult population identified with serious mental illness and those with co-occurring disorders (two or more mental health and/or substance use disorders occurring at the same time). You will have responsibilities in the following areas: Adult 1915(i), Integrated Care, Medicaid Initiatives, Home and Community Base Services federal regulations. You will lead and facilitate implementation of federal block grants and federal specialty grants related to adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Your role provides leadership and management of a wide range of specialty (Youth of Transition Age 18-24 years old), supported employment older persons, recovery supports, forensics, veterans, dual diagnosis (mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities) cross team, cross agency program collaboration.

Salary Statement : 

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plan, organize, direct, monitor, and participate in ongoing comprehensive development and implementation of specialized programs and development within the agency.
• Determine, analyze, identify and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
• Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Develop, coordinator, and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: 

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of a broad area of training and education, including texts and materials developed in the field. 
• Thorough knowledge of the agency or institution’s functions, operations, and purpose. 
• Considerable knowledge of experiential learning techniques. 
• Practical knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing mandated training within the agency. 
• Ability to develop, monitor and evaluate broad training programs. 
• Ability to plan and conduct seminars, workshops, and training sessions. 
• Ability to assemble training materials, including writing comprehensive manuals and assembling texts, films, slides, and characters. 
• Ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships with trainees, other instructors, and the entire agency staff. 
• Effective communication skills. 
• Ability to keep current on new trends, philosophies, and available materials regarding adult education. 
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. 
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skill sets.

A degree is not required. However, at least 12 + years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Completion of relevant education degree(s) may substitute for equivalent years of experience.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without 

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes: 

• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off 
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs 
• 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years 
• 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Free Parking 
• Free LinkedIn Learning 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov .

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