Child and Youth Behavioral Health Policy Implementation Manager

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED: OPTION FOR REMOTE WORK IN STATE

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP ), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado. 

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. 

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees

• Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements

• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

• Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees

• Reduced college tuition through CSU Global

• Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

We are looking for a Child and Youth Behavioral Health Policy Implementation Manager for the Office of Behavioral Health Initiatives and Coverage (BHIC)!

BHIC is responsible for the administration and performance of Medicaid State Plan services and programs. The services and programs include both physical health and behavioral health and span the managed care continuum from fee-for-service to fully capitated risk programs. BHIC plays an instrumental role in achieving the mission of the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans.

This position can work fully remotely from anywhere in the State of Colorado.  

**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.**

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AS CHILD & YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH POLICY IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER: 

• Staff Authority for the Department on the creation and implementation of the children and youth system of care for Medicaid members. 

• Leads the implementation of the BHIC policies for child and youth behavioral health initiatives, including projects that require updates to behavioral health policy, development of strategic plans and execution of project plans related to children and youth behavioral health. 

• Launching new and existing programs, oversight over performance management, grants management, and project implementation. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads the implementation of Medicaid behavioral health initiatives as it relates to children and youth, which impacts children served by CDHS and BHA..

• Develops clear goals and methods of measuring progress towards shared outputs and outcomes. 

• Coordinates efforts across the Department, state agencies and with stakeholders as necessary, including engagement and community relations, communications, performance management, and fiscal reporting and compliance.

• Develops the strategy to implement plans developed for children and youth behavioral health initiatives and ensure progress toward its achievement

• Strategically designs work processes, manages personnel, provides day-to-day oversight of operations, develops, and oversees planning and implementation flow, ensures cross-department teams and partners are meeting key deliverables and timelines as it relates to children and youth behavioral health policy initiatives.

Class Code & Classification Description: 

HERE'S WHAT WE NEED YOU TO HAVE:

Experience only:

EIGHT total years of professional experience in behavioral health, child or youth systems clinical or administrative role, or an occupational field closely related. 

OR 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in social work, psychology, or a field of study related to the work assignment 

AND

FOUR years of professional experience in child or youth behavioral health, social work, child psychology, or an occupational field closely related. 

Substitutions:

A combination of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job, which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

A relevant advanced degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and at the agency's discretion, one year of professional experience respectively.

HERE'S WHAT WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous relevant professional state experience

• Masters Degree in social work or psychology

• Professional experience in:

  • Strategic planning

  • Collaborative settings

Definition of Professional Experience: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.

• Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

• HCPF is onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. HCPF supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, there are options that range from fully remote, hybrid, to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

HOW TO APPLY (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS

The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.

Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at virginia.miller@state.co.us.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.

Salary : $86,916 - $113,004