Behavioral Health Administrator I

JobAps; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Behavioral Health Administrator I to oversee DSAMH’s Transitional Case Management programs and ensure high-quality service delivery across inpatient and community settings. You will supervise staff, monitor performance, analyze data, and support policy and procedure implementation.

You will coordinate with internal teams and community partners, ensure documentation and reporting standards are met, and assist with client care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral, Social or Health Science or related field.
• Six months experience in grant management and control including monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.
• Knowledge of contract management and control including ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee behavioral health programs and operational support services.
• Ensure regulatory, certification and accreditation standards are met.
• Research and evaluate behavioral health programs to identify trends and issues.
• Recommend improvements to strengthen treatment and prevention efforts.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies and standards related to treatment and service systems.
• Monitor fiscal activities for behavioral health programs and contracted providers.
• Coordinate public and private behavioral health services to reduce duplicate services.
• Analyze state, federal and local legislation impacts on operations.
• Disseminate information regarding urgent substance use and mental health concerns.
• Review and interpret statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.

Skills

Grant management

Contract management

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral, Social or Health Science

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

This position provides operational oversight and administration of DSAMH’s Transitional Case Management programs. Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, supervising staff, monitoring program performance and service delivery, supporting policy and procedure implementation, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are met, collaborating with internal and community partners, and assisting with client care services as needed to support effective transitions and continuity of care.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.� Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Performs on-going oversight, monitoring and strategic management of the Division’s behavioral health programs and operational support services such as assessment of health data, behavioral health promotion, addiction prevention programs and activities; inpatient and community-based substance use and mental health treatment and service programs; and programs that manage other types of addiction.
• Ensures quality, consistency, integration and compliance with all regulatory, certification and accreditation standards.
• Conducts comprehensive research and evaluation of a wide-variety of behavioral health programs to make projections by identifying trends and issues in areas such as service delivery, performance, utilization, staffing, accessibility, cost and funding.
• Makes recommendations on improvements and alternative courses of action that strengthen behavioral health treatment and prevention efforts and improve health outcomes.
• Participates in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards related to treatment and service systems.
• Monitors fiscal activities for behavioral health programs and contracted providers within the DSAMH system.
• Coordinates public and private behavioral health services to reduce duplicate services, align and strengthen existing services and address the needs of the community.
• Analyzes state, federal and local legislation to determine impact on operations.
• Facilitates the adequate dissemination of public information regarding urgent substance use and mental health concerns.� Assists in developing and coordinating communication that ensures an understanding of and accessibility to behavioral health services for Delawareans.
• Reviews and interprets statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Behavioral Health Administrator I

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral, Social or Health Science or related field�
• Six months experience in grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.
• Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

Conditions of Hire

• Pre-employment Drug Testing:� Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
• Criminal background check:� A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. � The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our�Job Seeker Resources.
• DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.