Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (HARPS) Program Manager (MAPS3/DBHR)

 
This position manages supportive housing programs for Trueblood class members. This position oversees and monitors contracts with behavioral health providers, including interpretation, fiscal tracking, and technical assistance to ensure deliverables are met. The ideal candidate will understand the importance and pressure around housing in Washington and the importance of supportive housing programs for people who are involved in the legal and forensic systems and have serious behavioral health disorders. If you are a highly organized individual who builds strong relationships with external partners, this may be the position for you!
 
All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.
 
Division philosophy statement:
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to the behavioral health field. We support, embrace, and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness, promote inclusion, and commit to remove systemic barriers that affect our workforce, our providers, and the people that receive prevention, treatment, and/or recovery support services.
 
About the division:
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) provides support for substance use treatment, mental health services, and problem gambling services through prevention, treatment, peer and recovery support. Programs promote strategies that support healthy lifestyles by preventing the misuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, supporting recovery from substance use, promoting recovery and resiliency, reducing stigma, and mitigating the effects of problem gambling on the individual and family. DBHR brings operational elements such as substance use and mental health into closer working relations to serve individuals more effectively and efficiently.
 
About the position:
This position provides consultative services to HCA leadership, DSHS, and the Attorney General’s office regarding the implementation of supportive housing services for the Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (HARPS) program for the Trueblood Settlement Agreement. This position has significant influence on the successful implementation of the Trueblood Settlement Agreement through the administration, management, and oversight of the Forensic HARPS services and subsidies associated with the Trueblood v. WA joint stipulation and project plan. The Trueblood v. WA joint stipulation and project plan is a statewide effort to establish long term remedies to the unconstitutional delays in competency evaluation and restoration services for individuals detained within jails across Washington state. The Forensic HARPS program manager must ensure that action items within the phased implementation plans are met.
 
This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.
Some of what you will do: 

• Provide consultative expertise to top-level HCA managers, DSHS leadership, Attorneys General, and State Councils on matters regarding Forensic HARPS services as it relates to the Trueblood Settlement Agreement.
• Provide written and verbal presentations related to implementation plan for policy makers and stakeholders.
• Formulate statewide policy and provide long range strategic direction for the agency by providing subject matter expertise related to Forensic HARPS supportive housing services.
• Act as the Trueblood Element lead on Forensic HARPS by directing the development of homeless/healthcare initiatives to ensure access to quality behavioral health and healthcare services. 
• Manage a significant number of contracts related to the legislatively-funded work under the Trueblood Settlement Agreement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Forensic HARPS programs related to supportive housing, technical assistance, and consultative services. 
• Manage, train, and develop policies related to the implementation of Forensic HARPS teams. Plan, prioritize, and monitor use of budgets and resources. Manage program planning and delivery of services.
• Facilitates and/or participates in cross collaborative meetings in each of the phased Trueblood regions.
• Administer training, consultative services, and technical assistance on SAMSHA Evidence Based Practice of Permanent Supportive Housing model, peer support services, and strategies to engage individuals that have experienced homeless. 
• Conduct and facilitate cross-agency fidelity reviews with the Forensic HARPS teams. 
• Develop and ensure ongoing use of quality assurance standards and performance improvement metrics.
• Administer, develop, and manage memorandums of understanding (MOUs), letters of agreement, inter-local agreements, fiscal procedures, and contract language.
• Manage all required Forensics HARPS data reporting, requirements, and tracking.
• Manage the fiscal accountability of the Forensic HARPS program, approve invoices, and track utilization of the program.

 
Required qualifications:
 
Qualifying candidates will meet oneof the following criteria options:

• Option 1:
  • Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services,  rehabilitation services, or closely related field and
  • Three years of supervisory or consultative experience in public behavioral health system with specific duties related to individuals who are homeless and have serious mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and/or managed behavioral healthcare.
• Option 2:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a field identified above and
  • Five years of experience as defined above.
• Option 3:
  • One year as a Medical Assistance Program Specialist 2

Note: Additional years of experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
 
Required competencies:

• Knowledge of Washington State's community behavioral health system.
• Knowledge of federal and state behavioral health statutes, rules and regulations including Medicaid regulations.
• Knowledge of behavioral health managed care principles and contract issues, access, medical necessity, resource management, quality improvement, cultural competency, and provider contracting including priorities and rules related to federal funding.
• Knowledge of the principles of SAMHSA's Evidence Based Permanent Supportive Housing Model.
• Knowledge of role of Certified Peer Counselor within the community behavioral health system.
   
   

Preferred qualifications:
 

• Knowledge and experience in project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to develop and conduct presentations for diverse audiences.
• Firm knowledge of the local, state, and federal housing resources.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A proven ability to work with and commitment to right and ability of each person with a disability such as mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, supportive, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.
• Proven ability to develop supportive trusting relationships with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client's rights and personal preferences in treatment.
• Personal commitment to the Recovery Model of care.
• Experience working with peer counselors in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in integrated clinical team settings.
• Experience working with homeless populations.
• Experience working with forensic system.
• Experience providing training and technical assistance.
• Knowledge of federal, state laws, rules, and procedures that govern supportive housing initiatives.

 
How to apply: 

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume 

 
To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. 
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. 

 
About HCA: 
Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.
  
What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA 
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby. 
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking! 

 
Notes:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
 
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Jake Nelko at 360.725.0945 or jake.nelko@hca.wa.gov.