Substance Use Program Evaluator

Career Opportunities:
Substance Use Program Evaluator (20388)

Posting :
20388 - Posted:
08/21/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- BHS Quality Ctrl Prcs Imprv
- Community and Social Services
- Eligible for Telework - c. $5000 - $6999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Substance Use Program Evaluator

Job Title: Program Specialist VI

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: BHS Quality Ctrl Prcs Imprv

Posting Number: 20388

Closing Date: 09/20/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $5,098.66-$8,304.83

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

Telework: Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

As a member of the Performance Improvement and Evaluation (PIE) team, the Substance Use Program Evaluator contributes to special projects and initiatives within the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) department. This position will support initiatives within one or more areas of the substance use and recovery continuum of care, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery for individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

The PIE team partners with executive-level staff, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to develop evaluation plans and research projects that reflect national standards and best practices. This position will play a critical role in supporting the performance-driven culture within BHS. This support may include: identifying project objectives and goals, assisting in the development of substance use evaluation questions and methodology, collecting and analyzing data from internal and external sources, documenting program processes and procedures, serving as a consultant on issues related to data collection and monitoring, supporting the development of needs assessments and evaluation frameworks, assisting in responses to legislative and external inquiries/requests, maintaining dashboards and other substance use program monitoring tools, tracking project improvements and gaps, assisting in the development of presentations and written deliverables, and communicating project status, outcomes, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience using data to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of complex programs, policies, and initiatives, particularly those related to substance use and/or public health. They will also be familiar with the state’s substance use service system and requirements, have strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to apply initiative and independent judgment while working under general supervision.

The candidate must reside in the Greater Austin, Texas area, or be willing to relocate to the Greater Austin, Texas area. This position is telework-eligible. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business need.

Program and Project Evaluation: Plan and implement assigned components of complex evaluations for behavioral health programs, projects, and policies. Support management and senior staff with developing and applying effective evaluation frameworks to the assigned substance use and recovery…