State Division Administrator 17 - Division of Adult & Community Based Services

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. This position manages, directs and controls the operations of professional staff providing consultation and guidance to the publicly funded behavioral health service system to ensure compliance with the evidence-based and/or best practice services as outlined and required in the 1115 Behavioral Health demonstration, 1915(i) State Plan services, 1915(c) waivers, the Medicaid expansion program, the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant and Federal Law requirements impacting these services. The individuals served by these programs include those with intellectual/developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance use. This position oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of the Community Based Services Rules requirements and oversees the collection of federally required quality data and reviews and ensures timely reporting of related reports. Coordinates the publication of changes in Medicaid Specialty Supports policy with Health Services. It directs the collection and analysis of critical incident information and assures follow-up with the PIHPs/CMHSPs. This position is responsible for addressing inquiries specific to legislative inquiries or case consultations as appropriate. It oversees the implementation of current and new initiatives serving the specialty behavioral health population such as the National Core Indicator survey, the DD Performance Improvement Team, and the Quality Improvement Council.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Must apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
Relevant experience and/or education must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted, web-based/internet/unofficial copies not accepted).
Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
Prohibition of using artificial intelligence (AI) software in any area of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
Master's degree in public policy/administration, psychology, social work or other human service field preferred.
Alternate Education and Experience: Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Manages, directs and controls the operations of professional staff providing consultation and guidance to the publicly funded behavioral health service system.
Ensures compliance with evidence-based and/or best practice services as outlined and required in various state and federal programs.
Oversees the development, implementation and monitoring of Community Based Services Rules requirements.
Oversees the collection of federally required quality data and ensures timely reporting of related reports.
Coordinates the publication of changes in Medicaid Specialty Supports policy with Health Services.
Directs the collection and analysis of critical incident information and assures follow-up with PIHPs/CMHSPs.
Addresses inquiries specific to legislative inquiries or case consultations.
Oversees the implementation of current and new initiatives serving the specialty behavioral health population.