Quality and Data Manager

　　Behavioral Health Program Manager

　　Recruitment # 240118-1450MP-001

　　Location Hartford, CT

　　Date Opened 1/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

　　Salary $92,592 - $126,237/year

　　Job Type Open to the Public

　　Close Date 2/5/2024 11:59:00 PM

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　　Introduction Do you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

　　The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ), Office of the Commissioner, is currently seeking a qualified and experienced individual for the position of Quality and Data Manager (Behavioral Health Program Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1450MP&R1=&R3=) ).

　　Position Highlights:

　　Division: Office of the Commissioner (OOC)

　　Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

　　Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Hybrid Schedule)

　　Position Number: 23711

　　What We Can Offer You:

　　The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

　　NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

　　Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

　　State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

　　Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

　　Professional growth and development opportunitie s

　　A healthy work/life balance to all employees

　　Discover the opportunity to:

　　Engage in a rewarding career;

　　Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;

　　Thrive in an exciting environment;

　　Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;

　　Work together in a collaborative team environment.

　　The Role:

　　Job duties include, but are not limited to:

　　Providing oversight of statewide data collection, provider relations and quality improvement projects.

　　Management of data quality, data system maintenance for the system used to capture provider data, quality assurance measures, and quality/ performance improvement.

　　Manage the quarterly Dashboard Quality Report process.

　　Supervise staff that provide a range of functions related to data collection and data quality.

　　Responsible for provider training related to direct data entry and the use of the data system's reports.

　　About Us:

　　DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-s ufficiency in those we serve.

　　We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career with us and make a difference!

　　Selection Plan

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　　To Apply:

　　In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

　　You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

　　In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/Pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

　　All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

　　This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

　　Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

　　Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

　　This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

　　Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

　　The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

　　Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.

　　Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics (https://portal.ct.gov/ethics) .

　　For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

　　Connect With Us:

　　Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

　　Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Julie Barker via email at [email protected] .

　　PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

　　In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for assisting in the management of a statewide program in a geographical area; accountable for assisting in the management of a specific behavioral health program or serving as a clinical team leader.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Assists in directing staff and operations for special programs;

　　Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;

　　Assists in formulating policy and procedures relating to general administration of a managed service system;

　　Participates in the formulation of agency policy;

　　Develops, implements and evaluates the goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and policy;

　　Interprets and administers laws pertaining to program;

　　Trains and evaluates staff;

　　Prepares and administers facility and community grant budgets;

　　Maintains contact with individuals, groups and other organizations which might impact on program operations;

　　Develops and maintains appropriate fiscal and programmatic mechanisms to ensure continuity of care to a defined population and appropriate allocation of resources;

　　Assesses staff needs for delivery of services;

　　Carries out policies and directives of department;

　　Assists in coordinating, planning and managing administrative and/or fiscal and clinical activities;

　　Ensures compliance with internal agency and accrediting bodies' standards;

　　Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

　　May assume a leadership role for agency system wide program development and administration activities;

　　Performs related duties as required.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

　　Considerable knowledge of

　　principles and practices of public administration;

　　principles of mental health treatment and program design;

　　managed care system principles and practices;

　　clinical treatment methodologies and programs for psychiatric clients;

　　community resources;

　　Knowledge of

　　relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

　　relevant agency policies and procedures;

　　assertive treatment programs;

　　quality assessment and/or improvement techniques and accreditation body standards;

　　Considerable

　　interpersonal skills;

　　oral and written communication skills;

　　Ability to

　　analyze and prepare budgets;

　　prepare and administer grants.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

　　Eight (8) years of experience in business or health care administration, program development involving responsibility for financial management, budget development or grants management, professional health care or social services.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

　　College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) years of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

　　A Master's degree in public or health care administration, a Master's degree in business administration with a specialization in health services or hospital administration, a Master’s degree in social work or a Master's degree in a related health care discipline may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Experience working as a behavioral health provider or working with providers.

　　Experience with electronic health records.

　　Experience training on technical aspects of behavioral health record keeping.

　　Experience with quality assurance and quality improvement.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Incumbents in this class may be required to possess appropriate current licenses or certifications.

　　Conclusion

　　AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

　　The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

　　ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

　　As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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