Deputy Division Administrator (51835)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division.
The Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division administers health-care programs, that serve low – to moderate-income and disabled Montanans. The Deputy Division Administrator assists the Division Administrator in providing leadership and direction to the Division including planning, developing, and implementing a comprehensive statewide behavioral health care delivery system.
This position requires you to be on-site in Helena.
Why Join DPHHS
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of public administration, including the legislative process and management of programs with statewide impact.
• Knowledge of federal and state rules, regulations and payment methodologies that govern the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
• Knowledge of health care goals, methods of service delivery, reimbursement methodologies and philosophies, and general principles that govern health care systems.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing high-profile, sensitive, or controversial issues.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative and unconventional approaches to challenging situations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public, hospital, or health administration; human services; health-care services; or a directly related field.
• Five or more years of senior-level management and supervisory experience of large programs with substantial staff and budgets and specific experience with Medicaid or Medicare.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the applicant has an unrelated bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees