Licensing Specialist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Chesapeake, VA

2d • $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)
is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Licensing Specialist in the
Eastern Region (Region V). This position will provide regulatory technical
assistance and conduct statute mandated inspections and investigations of
licensed developmental disability, mental health and substance use disorder
providers to ensure individuals receiving care and treatment are receiving
services consistent with the Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by
the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 – 105]
and the Regulations for Children’s Residential Facilities [12VAC35-46].

The position will monitor provider compliance by reviewing complaints and
reports of serious incidents and conducting inspections and investigations.
Duties include issuing and modifying licenses and reviewing requests to modify
services. Based on reviews, the Licensing Specialist will provide regulatory
technical assistance to providers on how to comply with applicable regulations,
as well as how to develop and implement systemic corrective actions for areas
found not in compliance. Based on regulatory compliance, the LS will recommend
licensing actions. This position is a field position requiring frequent daytime
travel and infrequent overnight travel. It will be based in the Eastern part of
Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport
News, Western Tidewater, Eastern Shore & the Middle Peninsula) and is approved
for 100% telework. However, staff must be available for onsite office
meetings/special projects, as requested by OL, at the DBHDS Central Office
located in Richmond, Virginia. It’s strongly suggested that applicants live
within a 30-40 mile radius of the region, in order to meet the duties and
demands of the position. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an
acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety
Program are required.

Requirements

• Understanding of clinical assessments and how they tie to service plan development and implementation.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.
• Administrative, management and/or quality assurance experience with public and private service delivery systems.
• Experience in interpreting regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop professional relationships as a foundation for providing guidance and discussing potential concerns with providers, along with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required.

Nice To Haves

• Regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• provide regulatory technical assistance
• conduct statute mandated inspections and investigations of licensed developmental disability, mental health and substance use disorder providers
• monitor provider compliance by reviewing complaints and reports of serious incidents and conducting inspections and investigations
• issuing and modifying licenses and reviewing requests to modify services
• provide regulatory technical assistance to providers on how to comply with applicable regulations, as well as how to develop and implement systemic corrective actions for areas found not in compliance
• recommend licensing actions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees