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Verified Pay check_circle $38 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Cranston, Rhode Island

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Job Description

Job Description
We are partnering with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to hire a Program Specialist. The ideal candidate will collaborate with state leadership, behavioral health providers, and community stakeholders to ensure program success, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Compensation & Highlights:
  • Pay Rate: $38 per hour
  • Location: Cranston, RI
Program Specialist Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate cross-functional implementation efforts by partnering with internal departments, behavioral health providers, and community stakeholders.
  • Serve as a liaison between leadership and participating organizations by facilitating meetings, fostering collaboration, and providing guidance on program standards and best practices.
  • Monitor program performance by evaluating implementation progress, identifying barriers to success, and recommending process improvements
Program Specialist Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with behavioral health organizations, state agencies, healthcare systems, or grant-funded public health programs.
  • Strong understanding of behavioral health services, healthcare regulations, compliance standards, quality improvement, and program implementation.
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Posting ID: 1278670399 Posted: 2026-07-16 Job Title: Program Specialist