Behavioral Health Policy Rules Administrator - PN 20047506 (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 2)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking a healthcare leader to join its Behavioral Health Policy Team in the Policy Bureau. The Behavioral Health Policy Rules Administrator is responsible for operational aspects of maintaining the Chapter 27 Community Behavioral Health Rules package, including 5YRR, clearance, and CSIO. The role coordinates with the ODM State Plan Amendment team to ensure compliance with State Plan Amendment submissions, oversees the interagency agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health, and leads collaboration on shared processes. The administrator also oversees vendor contracts and compliance with CMS report submissions related to the SUD 1115 waiver, serves as a liaison to other internal state departments intersecting with services or populations covered by Behavioral Health policy, and maintains working knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement requirements to ensure regulatory compliance with CMS funding streams.

The position is based at 50 West Town Street in Columbus, Ohio. Travel is required as needed, and the employee must provide their own transportation or have a valid driver's license from their state of residence to operate a state vehicle. The position does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Complete a graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science, or public finance, plus 24 months of experience planning and administering a health services program or health services project management; OR 24 months of experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1 (65295); OR equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment.
• Provide own transportation for required travel, or hold a valid driver's license from the state of residence to operate a state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational aspects of the Chapter 27 Community Behavioral Health Rules package, including 5YRR, clearance, and CSIO.
• Coordinate with the ODM State Plan Amendment team to ensure compliance with State Plan Amendment submissions.
• Oversee the interagency agreement with the Department of Behavioral Health and lead collaboration on shared processes.
• Oversee vendor contracts and compliance with CMS report submissions related to the SUD 1115 waiver.
• Serve as a liaison to other internal state departments that intersect with services or populations covered by Behavioral Health policy.
• Maintain working knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement requirements to ensure regulatory compliance with CMS funding streams.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level