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Behavioral Health Strategy and Clinical Policy Section Chief (Medicaid Health Sy
Ohio Jobs, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215
Behavioral Health Strategy and Clinical Policy Section Chief
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced behavioral health policy leader to join our team. This position will lead a team of Policy Managers, oversee policy development, program implementation, and interagency collaboration for Medicaid behavioral health services. Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive and integrated care models, coordinating behavioral health strategy initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. As the Behavioral Health Strategy and Clinical Policy Section Chief, your responsibilities will include: Leading and overseeing the Behavioral Health (BH) Strategy and Clinical Policy section, ensuring effective Medicaid behavioral health service coverage in collaboration with state agencies. Developing and implementing comprehensive and integrated care models, care coordination initiatives, and services for complex populations. Supervising and directing a team responsible for behavioral health strategy, clinical policy, and quality improvement efforts in partnership with managed care entities and external organizations. Establishing and overseeing policy development and compliance with federal and state regulations related to Medicaid behavioral health services. Serving as the primary liaison with internal staff, external stakeholders, providers, and advocacy groups to support Medicaid behavioral health programs. Collaborating with state agencies to refine behavioral health initiatives and oversee the use of external resources for policy development and implementation. Representing the agency in legislative hearings, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, delivering presentations and responding to public and government inquiries. Managing budgets and reporting, including the preparation of state plan amendments, impact assessments, and compliance documentation for Medicaid behavioral health policy initiatives. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 36 mos. exp. in planning & administering health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis). Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2, 65296. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Health Administration Technical Skills: Management, Program Management, Behavioral Health Professional Skills: Leading Others, Collaboration, Coaching, Establishing Relationships, Organizing and Planning Supplemental Information This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code. Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract. This position is overtime exempt. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence. Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced behavioral health policy leader to join our team. This position will lead a team of Policy Managers, oversee policy development, program implementation, and interagency collaboration for Medicaid behavioral health services. Additionally, this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive and integrated care models, coordinating behavioral health strategy initiatives, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. As the Behavioral Health Strategy and Clinical Policy Section Chief, your responsibilities will include: Leading and overseeing the Behavioral Health (BH) Strategy and Clinical Policy section, ensuring effective Medicaid behavioral health service coverage in collaboration with state agencies. Developing and implementing comprehensive and integrated care models, care coordination initiatives, and services for complex populations. Supervising and directing a team responsible for behavioral health strategy, clinical policy, and quality improvement efforts in partnership with managed care entities and external organizations. Establishing and overseeing policy development and compliance with federal and state regulations related to Medicaid behavioral health services. Serving as the primary liaison with internal staff, external stakeholders, providers, and advocacy groups to support Medicaid behavioral health programs. Collaborating with state agencies to refine behavioral health initiatives and oversee the use of external resources for policy development and implementation. Representing the agency in legislative hearings, conferences, and stakeholder meetings, delivering presentations and responding to public and government inquiries. Managing budgets and reporting, including the preparation of state plan amendments, impact assessments, and compliance documentation for Medicaid behavioral health policy initiatives. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications
Completion of graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 36 mos. exp. in planning & administering health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise; health services program communication; health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services data base analysis). Or 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2, 65296. Note: education & experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Health Administration Technical Skills: Management, Program Management, Behavioral Health Professional Skills: Leading Others, Collaboration, Coaching, Establishing Relationships, Organizing and Planning Supplemental Information This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code. Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract. This position is overtime exempt. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence. Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.