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Associate Director of Safety Net

Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Overview This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Remote position.

This is subject to change due to the BHA’s business needs.

Work hours:

8-5 Monday through Friday. Please note: These working arrangements are subject to change.

Primary Job Duties This position oversees the Safety Net Unit within the Quality and Standards Division and carries specialized expertise in publicly funded and enhanced funded safety net provisions and services. There is additional emphasis on facility endorsement survey, investigation and monitoring. It uses long-standing expertise in the political environment in which services are delivered as well as knowledge of issues facing populations that are typically underserved in behavioral healthcare to support decisions intended to increase accessibility of the system.

This position supervises the five members of the safety net licensing team under the Quality and Standards Division, Licensing and Designation Unit which is responsible for drafting policy and regulation for Safety Net endorsement requirements, ongoing oversight and regulation of approved Comprehensive and Essential Safety Net providers. This position provides oversight and monitoring of the team’s ongoing implementation of regulation and reviews and oversees periodic update and re-drafting of regulation when necessary. This position monitors the team’s stakeholder engagement and dissemination of information critical to the implementation of the program. The position works with the Director of Licensing and Designation to represent the statewide behavioral health authority. The position supervises and oversees the quality and performance of a team who has caseloads of safety net providers and behavioral health entity providers, with responsibility for monitoring compliance with licensure and designation regulations, standards of practice and quality. The position monitors the team’s performance in reviewing grievance information, auditing providers and completing investigations. In this role, the position provides expert advice on quality standards, management of compliance concerns, and offers the team expertise in technical assistance and how to improve and guide providers towards higher quality including meeting new standards for licensure. The position works collaboratively with other managers across the BHA to support an integrated and streamlined approach to monitoring and safety net provider accountability. Additional elements include identifying training and technical assistance priorities, informing policy initiatives, and streamlining response to stakeholder feedback.

Supervision Supervises five Safety Net Unit staff members to ensure high quality and timely external products and internal products for monitoring, oversight and compliance in accordance with rule. This includes performance management, goal setting, and coaching. Responsibilities include hiring processes, performance assessments, leave approvals, and related HR processes where applicable.

This position may be called upon to perform tasks or undertake special assignments or projects deemed necessary by the BHA, but not specifically referenced above.

Policy, Licensure & Designation Requirements, Standards of Practice Development for Safety Net Providers Involves development and design of regulation including licensure and designation requirements for Behavioral Health Safety Net. This includes coordinating with other divisions to design policy, standards of practice and licensure requirements; monitoring national trends; coordinating engagement with other state agencies; approving team drafts of regulation; supervising stakeholder engagement; and presenting draft rules to the Colorado Department of Human Services Board.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience working in a behavioral health setting.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education (e.g., Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Behavioral Health) and/or relevant experience in behavioral health equal to eight (8) years.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising a team responsible for compliance monitoring and regulatory actions or delivering behavioral health services

Experience in quality assurance, monitoring, and compliance for healthcare or behavioral health providers

Experience with licensing, approval, inspection, or investigation activities for behavioral health care providers or similar entities

Experience in policy or regulation development related to behavioral health licensure, designation, or standards of practice

Conditions of Employment

This position is remote; the employee must maintain a home office and workstation free of distraction. Internet and possibly phone access required to complete job duties or to report to the office when needed.

Standard Background checks – Name check, TRAILS, CMS, and JBITS

Current/Valid and unrestricted US Driver's License

This position requires travel to meetings and/or conferences as needed

Former state employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose information on the application and provide an explanation. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify from future state employment with CDHS.

Appeal Rights If you are eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of notice.

For more information about the appeals process, go to spb.colorado.gov or contact the State Personnel Board.

How to Apply For additional recruiting questions, please contact Stacy.Chinea@state.co.us.

About Us If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). We design and deliver high quality human and health services to improve safety, independence, and well-being. We offer:

Strong retirement benefits including PERA plans and 401(k)/457 plans

Medical and dental health plans

Employer-supported Health Savings Account

Paid life insurance; disability coverage

11 paid holidays plus vacation and sick leave

State employee discounts and wellness program

Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values We believe in a people-first approach.

We aim to create a culture that supports the people of Colorado and inspires our team.

Balance creates quality of life.

We value flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable.

We take responsibility for outcomes in health and human services.

Transparency matters.

We are open and honest with employees, partners, and the public.

We are ethical.

We do what is right for those we serve.

Collaboration helps us rise together.

We work with partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes.

We are committed to diversity and culturally responsive programs.

Responses from diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged.

ADAA Accommodations CDHS is committed to inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact our ADAA Coordinator at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

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