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This position is responsible for overall coordination and oversight of Certified Community Behavioral Health (CCBHC) services, including clinical guidance to CCBHC/Special Projects team members, policy direction, technical expertise, and recommendation to the manager and supervisor. The CCBHC model includes a statewide continuum of mental illness, substance use disorder and care coordination services. The incumbent will provide lead direction and consultation for CCBHC service standards. The incumbent will analyze data for policy direction and recommendations; provide guidance and technical assistance, communicate policy updates to staff and internal and external stakeholders and partners, and facilitate and coordinate continuous improvement activities to increase collaboration and communication in sustaining a comprehensive service system. The incumbent will work across divisions, administrations and with external partners and stakeholders. The incumbent will work with staff to utilize fiscal expenditure, program evaluation, and quality indicators to recommend improvements to the overall CCBHC service delivery system. As a member of the newly integrated Behavioral Health Division the incumbent will integrate and have knowledge of the broader BH service system in relationship to mental health and substance use disorder systems of care across the life span. Working within the CCBHC/Special Project team this position works directly with applicant clinics and certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) and their designated collaborative organizations (DCOs) to achieve and maintain certification requirements and improve each clinic’s capacity to successfully implement and operate as a CCBHC or DCO. The position serves as a liaison and advocate to the state implementation team.

Three (3) years professional specialized experience working with behavioral health service delivery systems. Experience must include: -Practical understanding of state licensing standards for mental health and substance use treatment programs. -Program evaluation and data analysis skills. -Understanding of principles of group dynamics and ability to facilitate goal-oriented outcomes. -Knowledge of federal, state and county government, laws, rules, regulations and guidelines regarding Medical Assistance and state Medicaid programs. -Valid Driver’s License. -Use of MS Office Suite and the followings: PowerPoint, SharePoint, webinar and video conferencing programs.

-Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns. -Ability to give presentations and facilitate discussions to guide, solicit and explore diverse perspectives. -Master’s Degree or higher in Behavioral Health, Human Service, or related field.