Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) seeks a Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead responsible for the program oversight of APAL, the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) grant, and VMAP initiatives. The role coordinates with a vendor and stakeholders to plan and implement these programs.

This is a restricted, grant-funded position ending on September 30, 2027; continuation is contingent upon funding and telework may be approved

Qualifications

• Experience in operational planning including large-scale project implementation and/or administrative oversight.
• Experience with report writing using health data for program evaluation.
• Knowledge of emerging practices and effective systems of care for behavioral health.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Windows, MS Word, MS Exchange, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; data software knowledge.
• Administrative skills, including self-initiative, organization, prioritization, and discretion with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary administrative lead for DBHDS program oversight of APAL, CoCM grant, and VMAP initiatives.
• Represent DBHDS on committees associated with APAL and/or CoCM with vendor and stakeholders.
• Engage with state/federal agencies and professional organizations to plan and implement APAL and CoCM.
• Provide internal contract administration/oversight and external with the vendor.
• Provide quality oversight of vendor deliverables/metrics and analyze data for the program.

Skills

Operational planning

Report writing

Behavioral health knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data software

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Data software

Job description

Title: Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,290 - $90,100

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead. This position acts as the primary administrative lead for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) program oversight of Virginia’s key integrated behavioral health initiatives: the statewide Adult Psychiatric Access Line (APAL), Virginia's SAMHSA PIPBHC grant for the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), and the statewide Virginia Mental Health Access Project (VMAP). In addition, this position will represent DBHDS on various committees associated with APAL and/or CoCM in association with vendor and other stakeholders around the planning and implementation of APAL and/or CoCM. This includes extensive engagement and collaboration with state agencies, federal agencies such as SAMHSA, private and public entities and professional organizations such as Medical Society of Virginia, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Society of Addiction Medicine, or American Psychiatric Association. This is a restricted, federal and state grant funded position, ending on September 30, 2027, and is not eligible for layoff benefits per DHRM state policy 1.30. Continued employment in this position beyond the stated end date is contingent upon funding.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio spanning both adult and pediatric populations.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing quality standards.
• Coordinating program activities with established APAL vendor and relevant stakeholders.
• Providing internal contract administration/oversight, as well as external with the vendor.
• Providing quality oversight of vendor and deliverables/metrics to meet defined program metrics and analyzing data for the program and serving on the data work group.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in operational planning including large-scale project implementation and/or administrative oversight (i.e. procurement processes, contract management, and funding oversight).
• Experience with report writing using a variety of health data for program evaluation.
• Knowledge of emerging practices and effective systems of care for behavioral health.
• Proficiently use a variety of Microsoft Windows, MS Word, MS Exchange, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access and data software knowledge.
• Administrative skills, including self-initiative, organization, ability to prioritize and manage time, and discretion with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse groups.

Additional Considerations

N/A

This position is eligible, however not guaranteed, for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail] - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.