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Developmental Disabilities Service Specialist (Utilization Review)

State of Missouri
Hannibal, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Developmental Disability Service Specialist (Utilization Review)

Job Location:

This position will be domiciled at the Hannibal Satellite Office (805 Clinic Rd, Hannibal, MO 63401).

Why you’ll love this position

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they can have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Benefits of working with Missouri Department of Mental Health include: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Sick and Vacation Leave, 13 Paid Holidays per year, and Retirement. https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-team-members/team-member-benefits

Role Description

Second-level professional position accountable for providing complex analysis and supports to contracted service providers, monitoring compliance of internal and external systems and agencies, and communicating effectively to regional, state and federal level management. Employees may provide high level peer support, training and guidance, and/or direct supervision to first-level professionals. Must possess knowledge of statues, policies, procedures, and regulations related to assigned program operation; knowledge of principles of administration, supervision, monitoring, and accounting systems as related to assigned duties. Ability to interpret and judge compliance with binding authorities.

Primary Functions

  • Promote the Department and Division mission, vision, and values in all aspects of service delivery.
  • Collaborate with Regional and Statewide Directors to support the team identify areas of enhancement and consistency.
  • Monitor Individual Support Plans, amendments, and individualized budgets and provide recommendation of appropriation of funds.
  • Be knowledgeable of the Code of State Regulation for Utilization Review, Developmental Disabilities Waiver Manual, and service delivery options.
  • Communicate effectively with team members, state and contracted support coordination entities, and contracted provider agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed).

To Apply

Upload a cover letter, resume, college transcript, and three professional letters of reference.

Complete information must be provided for your request to be considered. Documentation supporting your eligibility (transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process.

If you have any questions about this position, please email/call Human Resources at: 314-244-8906, Dacara.Bolden@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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