Behavioral Health Administrator I

Dhss/Samh•Dover, DE

About The Position

The incumbent oversees the duties and assignments of the Risk Management Team, including direct supervision of three clinical staff. The Risk Management Administrator utilizes policy, compliance tools, and data trackers to support accurate reporting and promote the integrity of the bureau’s work. Responsibilities include research and evaluation of Behavioral Health provider performance, strategic planning, direct auditing and risk management activities, and ensuring quality, consistency, integration, and compliance with regulatory certification and accreditation standards. The position also identifies at-risk providers and develops multi-tiered DSAMH action plans. Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Performs on-going oversight, monitoring and strategic management of the Division’s behavioral health programs and operational support services such as assessment of health data, behavioral health promotion, addiction prevention programs and activities; inpatient and community-based substance use and mental health treatment and service programs; and programs that manage other types of addiction. Ensures quality, consistency, integration and compliance with all regulatory, certification and accreditation standards. Conducts comprehensive research and evaluation of a wide-variety of behavioral health programs to make projections by identifying trends and issues in areas such as service delivery, performance, utilization, staffing, accessibility, cost and funding. Makes recommendations on improvements and alternative courses of action that strengthen behavioral health treatment and prevention efforts and improve health outcomes. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards related to treatment and service systems. Monitors fiscal activities for behavioral health programs and contracted providers within the DSAMH system. Coordinates public and private behavioral health services to reduce duplicate services, align and strengthen existing services and address the needs of the community. Analyzes state, federal and local legislation to determine impact on operations. Facilitates the adequate dissemination of public information regarding urgent substance use and mental health concerns. Assists in developing and coordinating communication that ensures an understanding of and accessibility to behavioral health services for Delawareans. Reviews and interprets statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral, Social or Health Science or related field.
One year experience in program management in sectors such as Public Health, Primary Care, Policy, or Data and Evaluation which includes making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, budgets services, policies or procedures based on findings.
Six months experience in grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.
Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Responsibilities

Oversees the duties and assignments of the Risk Management Team, including direct supervision of three clinical staff.
Utilizes policy, compliance tools, and data trackers to support accurate reporting and promote the integrity of the bureau’s work.
Conducts research and evaluation of Behavioral Health provider performance.
Engages in strategic planning.
Performs direct auditing and risk management activities.
Ensures quality, consistency, integration, and compliance with regulatory certification and accreditation standards.
Identifies at-risk providers and develops multi-tiered DSAMH action plans.
Performs on-going oversight, monitoring and strategic management of the Division’s behavioral health programs and operational support services.
Ensures quality, consistency, integration and compliance with all regulatory, certification and accreditation standards.
Conducts comprehensive research and evaluation of a wide-variety of behavioral health programs to make projections by identifying trends and issues.
Makes recommendations on improvements and alternative courses of action.
Participates in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards related to treatment and service systems.
Monitors fiscal activities for behavioral health programs and contracted providers within the DSAMH system.
Coordinates public and private behavioral health services.
Analyzes state, federal and local legislation to determine impact on operations.
Facilitates the adequate dissemination of public information regarding urgent substance use and mental health concerns.
Assists in developing and coordinating communication that ensures an understanding of and accessibility to behavioral health services for Delawareans.
Reviews and interprets statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.