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SAMHSA is looking for qualified applicants to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families. Want to learn more? Check out the openings listed below and review the many benefits and offerings from SAMHSA.

Federal Employee Compensation Package: As a Federal employee, you and your family have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your career rewarding while at the same time enabling you to balance work and family needs.

Healthcare and insurance benefits: As a Federal employee, you may be able to enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long-term care insurance.

Child Care Subsidy: This Child Care Subsidy Program applies to employees whose children are under the age of 13, or disabled and under the age of 18, and are enrolled, or will be enrolled, in licensed family childcare homes or center-based childcare. The childcare must be licensed and/or regulated by State and/or local authorities.

SAMHSA’s Student Loan Repayment Program: The Student Loan Repayment Program is a management tool used to recruit highly qualified, full- and part-time equivalents for hard-to-fill/hard-to-keep-filled positions and to retain high-performing, current employees by providing the incentive. Each HHS operating division manages its program according to its specific needs. Candidates may be considered for loan repayment assistance up to $10,000 per calendar year. There is a lifetime maximum of $60,000.

SAMHSA encourages students to view our internship opportunities!

USAJobs Job Listings
There are currently 7 SAMHSA positions listed at USA Jobs.
Open from September 9, 2024 to September 20, 2024
Salary: $117,962 to $153,354 PA (GS 13)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-DHA-24-12537515
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  • Public Health Program Specialist (0685)
Open from September 9, 2024 to September 20, 2024
Salary: $82,764 to $153,354 PA (GS 11-13)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-DHA-24-12538461
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  • Public Health Program Specialist (0685)
Open from September 16, 2024 to September 27, 2024
Salary: $82,764 to $153,354 PA (GS 11-13)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-MP-24-12542806
Hiring Path:
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  • Public Health Program Specialist (0685)
Open from September 16, 2024 to September 27, 2024
Salary: $82,764 to $153,354 PA (GS 11-13)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-DHA-24-12540758
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  • Public Health Program Specialist (0685)
Open from September 17, 2024 to September 23, 2024
Salary: $139,395 to $181,216 PA (GS 14)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-DHA-24-12547725
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  • Public Health Program Specialist (0685)
Open from September 19, 2024 to September 25, 2024
Salary: $123,041 to $159,950 PA (GS 15)
Location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-IMP-24-12550224
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  • Public Health Program Specialist (0685)
Open from September 20, 2024 to September 26, 2024
Salary: $163,964 to $191,900 PA (GS 15)
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Position ID: HHS-SAMHSA-MP-24-12554024
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  • Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)