Deputy Division Director Of Prevention, Treatment & Recovery (Ems3/Dbhr)

Deputy Division Director of Prevention, Treatment &

Recovery (EMS3/DBHR)

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The Health Care Authority's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is seeking a Deputy Division Director of Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery (PTR) to lead the development and implementation of state and federally funded behavioral health programs. This position will provide high-level supervision and oversight to the DBHR Prevention Section, Treatment and Recovery Section for individuals Prenatal-to-25 (P-25) years of age, and the Unit working on the Washington State Opioid Response Plan. This role also involves high-level policy analysis and direct support to the Division Director. The position offers part-time telework flexibility and the ability to influence behavioral healthcare in Washington State!

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 HCA Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) supports substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as mental health promotion, intervention, treatment, recovery support, and problem gambling treatment services for all Washingtonians, regardless of insurance. With approximately 200 staff members and ongoing expansion, DBHR aims to support healthy lifestyles, recovery, and resiliency while reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders and mental illness. Additionally, DBHR promotes the integration of behavioral health and primary care programs and fiscal management.

About the position: 

Reporting directly to the Director of the Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and serving on the executive management team, the Deputy Division Director of Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery develops and implements strategic state and federally funded behavioral health initiatives and programs. This role provides high-level policy analysis and direction, supervises a professional team, and interprets and implements policies related to state and federal regulations. The position also provides strategic direction for program development and leads coordination efforts across multiple internal HCA divisions as well as state, and federal agencies. The position also works closely with the Office of Tribal Affairs to ensure the success of community mental health, substance use, and problem gambling services, including collaboration with 29 federally recognized tribes and six recognized American Indian organizations.

This position is eligible to telework part-time but is frequently required to report on-site and will require regular intrastate travel and occasional out-of-state travel to meet business need. 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:

The scope of impact of this position is statewide and directly impacts public safety, as well as behavioral and public mental health, substance use disorder, and problem gambling service delivery systems. This position directly contributes to the mission by providing leadership and coordination for improving the behavioral health system of care and improving the lives of populations served.

• Supervise Section and Unit managers who are responsible for implementing, through policy program development, statewide prevention, treatment and recovery support services for individuals ages P-25 and Opioid Response plans.

• These activities require the position to ensure assignments are managed with efficient project management, effective communication, and coordination with SAMHSA, CMS, and other federal, state, and local entities.

• Coordinates operational activities related to the efforts to provide integrated managed care statewide and functions as the lead communication intermediary with numerous stakeholders including the legislature when specifically discussing behavioral health prevention, treatment and recovery support services.

• Responsible for oversight of behavioral health prevention, treatment and recovery support services involvement with lawsuits and legal settlements; granted the responsibility for the implementation of all federal and state authority needed to implement the integration of behavioral health services.

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:

Option 1:

Master's degree or other advanced degree in social services or public administration four (4) years of the required experience below

Option 2:

Bachelor's degree in a field identified above, and six (6) years of the required experience below

Option 3:

Ten (10) years of the required experience below

The required experience includes the following:

• Experience working in a public behavioral health system with specific duties related to mental health, substance use disorders, problem gambling prevention, treatment and recovery support services.

• Experience supervising and managing large work teams.

• Direct knowledge of Washington State's community behavioral health system, including prevention, outpatient and inpatient care, systems, and coordination of treatment (e.g.: MCO's BH ASOs, Community Behavioral Health Providers, Corrections, DCRs, DDD, Department of Health, OSPI and LCB).

• Knowledge of Washington behavioral health statutes, rules and regulations including Medicaid regulations.

• Knowledge of the Washington State Centennial Accord and the Government-to-Government relationship with Tribes.

• Knowledge of behavioral health managed care principles and contract issues related to federal funding, medical necessity, resource management, access, quality improvement, cultural competency, and provider contracting.

• Knowledge of protocols and processes of the executive and legislative branches of state and local government.

• Experience with writing, executing, and monitoring state contracts and agreements.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including consumers, advocates, providers, state and local government officials, and/or legislators and legislative staff in the analysis, development of policies and procedures, WAC, and statute for management of publicly funded mental health services.

• Effective data system analytical and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively to plan, analyze, and problem solve, identify policy needs, develop goals and objectives, and use data for decision making.

• Ability to maintain relationships, coordinate, and build consensus among internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to work with cross-systems to develop improved coordination of care for individuals with multiple needs.

• Project management skills.

• Experience in the provision and supervision of mental health, substance use disorders, and problem gambling prevention, treatment and recovery support services within Washington's public behavioral health system.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or other advanced degree in public health, public administration, or related field Project Management certification.

• Knowledge of State of Washington's behavioral health system, including key partnerships with Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations, Managed Care Organizations, Accountable Communities of Health, Tribal Behavioral Health Systems, community behavioral health providers, crisis and commitment regulations and services, and pertinent RCW and WAC.

• Experience and demonstrated ability to make data-informed decisions and conduct data-based program planning and services.

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. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Lisa Fleming at (360) 725-1723 or lisa.fleming@hca.wa.gov.

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

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