State Division Administrator

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Provide general and specific direction, management and control of the Department of Health and Human Services/Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs)/Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs) contract management, compliance, monitoring and oversight processes. The position ensures consistency of statewide PIHP/CMHSP contracts and compliance with legislative and department policy and procedures, and applicable federal statutes, regulations and waivers. Responsible for monitoring and addressing PIHP and CMHSP compliance with contract requirements including financial performance, administrative functions and system outcomes. This includes ensuring overall PIHP/CMHSP compliance with the provisions of the contract. This position oversees the quality reporting, encounter reporting and financial reporting processes from the PIHPs and CMHSPs as dictated through the contract. The position also provides general and specific direction, management and control of the financial activities related to the distribution of the Mental Health and other categorical grants. This position also ensures that questions and concerns that are received about the behavioral health system are appropriately addressed.

Position Description

Job Specification

To Be Considered For This Position You Must

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Alternate Education And Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements And Information

The physical location of this position is 400 South Pine Street, Lansing. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Responsibilities

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email ***email_hidden*** . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.