Program Specialist 2

2 months ago

Helena, United States State of Montana Full time
Description:

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division, Children's Mental Health Bureau.

This position will assist with State Plan and Medicaid rules, Systems of Care and Special Projects.Responsibilities include administering and maintaining state plans, waiver amendments, and administrative rules; adhering to federal and state requirements and reporting; developing and maintaining communication with providers, stakeholders, other divisions, and departments, and participating on workgroups; and implementing and reviewing quality indicators and completing quality assurance reviews.This position will take on special projects due to the addition of new programs or funding by the Montana Legislature, the Centers for Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS), or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAHMSA).Special project management could include initial research, implementation, and monitoring of projects.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

  • General knowledge of Medicaid and behavioral health services and practices.
  • General knowledge of fiscal and program management principles.
  • General knowledge of service delivery and reimbursement systems.
  • Knowledge of research and policy analysis principles.
  • Meet minimum qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in human services, health administration, or a related field.
    • Two years professional experience in health care, public health, behavioral health, or general program management.
    • Experience with Medicaid is preferred.
    • Experience with Montana Medicaid Information Systems (MMIS) is preferred.
    • Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • References


Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.50 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2024.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. The first screening of candidates will take place on June 10, 2024.

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