***HCPF Reallocation*** Behavioral Health Benefits Section Manager

Department Information

STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED REALLOCATION AND POSITION EXAMINATION

Position Number: #UHA04612

Currently Held by: Meghan Morrissey

Position #UHA04612 has been recommended for reallocation to Program Management II

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. 

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

• 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

Office of Behavioral Health Initiatives and Coverage (BHIC) administers and oversees 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. Within BHIC, the Behavioral Health Policy and Benefit Division manages and implements Behavioral Health (BH) benefits and designs BH programs including initiatives to expand services and widen the BH safety net.

The Behavioral Health Benefits Section (BHB) oversees cohesive development, alignment, and sustainability of crisis services, substance use disorder (SUD) services, care coordination, transitions of care, secure transportation, and justice-involved reentry benefit packages across the behavioral health continuum of care. This section provides strategic direction, integration, and oversight for high-acuity and complex behavioral health Medicaid benefits to ensure that individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis or complex needs have coordinated access to appropriate services in the least restrictive setting, while maintaining fiscal integrity and alignment with federal and state authorities Staff within the section are responsible for stakeholder relations, policy development and implementation, contract management and performance, program administration and overall program and service performance. This section plays an important role in working towards the Department’s mission to improve access to cost-effective, quality care services and support the people of Colorado.

Description of Job

What you'll be doing:

This position leads the new Behavioral Health Benefits Section within the Behavioral Health Policy and Benefit Division and implements the alignment of behavioral health initiatives in the state related to Medicaid. This position works collaboratively to develop, implement, and monitor contracts requirements, operations, and performance improvement. Under the supervision of the Section Manager, the unit ensures cohesive behavioral health benefit implementation and management in alignment with existing state and federal law across multiple organizations, including Managed Care Entities, state Agency partners such as CDPHE and BHA and internal offices impacted across HCPF. 

This Section Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of policy development, implementation, and execution of Behavioral Health Continuum of Care Medicaid benefits. Responsibilities include supervising and managing the workload of the 6 team member that report directly to the position; developing a strategic action plan for the Section with emphasis on continuity, sustainability and provider relations. This including benefit definition related to amount, scope and duration of services, managing the needs assessment for the Section to include in the Section’s operating budget, developing and defending decision items each year in the legislative process; establishing the goals and objectives to meet HCPF’s overall mission. This position interfaces regularly with HCPF’s Quality, Rates, Budget, Data Analytics, Program Integrity, and the Health Information Office and BHIC Office to be effective.  

This position continues to serve as the staff authority and key advisor leading HCPF efforts to improve access and quality of service to individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis including recommendations for improving implementation and utilization of Behavioral Health Secure Transportation benefits and public communications and required reporting per HB 21-1085. 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. 

Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A3XX

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1:
Experience Only:

Nine (9) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

Option 2:

Education and Experience:

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in a related field and five (5) years of professional experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

• An associate will count as two years of experience

• A bachelors will count as four years of experience

• A masters degree will count for six years of experience

• A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

• Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior state experience related to the duties of this position

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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.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

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.

ADAAA Accommodations: 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.

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, Minnie Kaur, at [email protected].

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

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information:  www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits 

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