Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services seeks a qualified professional for the Behavioral Health Access Programs Administrative Lead. This role acts as the primary administrative lead for statewide initiatives including APAL, CoCM grant activities, and VMAP.

It requires collaboration with state and federal agencies, vendors, and professional bodies. The position is grant-funded through Sep 30, 2027, with continued employment contingent on funding.

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.
• Administrative skills including organization, time management, and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish relationships with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative operations for APAL, CoCM, and VMAP oversight.
• Coordinate activities with vendors and stakeholders.
• Provide contract administration and vendor oversight.
• Monitor vendor deliverables and program metrics and participate in data work groups.
• Represent DBHDS on relevant committees.

Skills

Operational planning

Contract management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

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

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

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.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

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

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