Behavioral Health Policy & Transition Coordinator

State of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities seeks a Program Analyst Coordinator for Region 3 Field Office in Atlanta. Hybrid work arrangement requires 3 days in office and up to 30% travel.

The role focuses on policy development, program evaluation, and coordinating transitions from hospital settings to community-based care. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree with at least four years of behavioral health management experience and appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master's degree preferred for higher progression.
• Licensure in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage/Family therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, formulate, analyze, evaluate, and/or implement program policies for behavioral health programs.
• Provide critical advice and assistance in overcoming barriers to program delivery and application.
• Develop, oversee, coordinate and manage new initiatives, special activities and programs impacting behavioral health services.
• Serve as a special project officer conducting comprehensive research, review and analyses on a variety of behavioral health-related management programs.
• Research and evaluate behavioral health policies central to the agency's mission.
• Serve on review committees, study groups, behavioral health task groups, etc., delegated responsibility for reviewing and developing behavioral health policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Make recommendations to improve and/or overcome shortfalls and deficiencies and formulate alternative courses of action for solutions to complex cross-cutting issues.
• Prepare policy documents, briefings, reports, summaries, responses to information requests and other documents for program reviews.
• Provide support and technical assistance to DBHDD Regional Offices, Hospitals, CSUs, Providers and stakeholders for transitioning individuals to appropriate treatment settings.
• Collaborate with Mental Health staff to ensure continuity of care and follow up for transitions.
• Develop and provide training to Regional staff, Hospital staff and others as needed.
• Develop utilization management processes to optimize resource use.
• Utilize data collection, analysis and on-site visits to assess supports for transitioned individuals.
• Maintain familiarity with all DBHDD services and the Provider Manual.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Training development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree

Licensure in Social Work / Counseling / Marriage & Family Therapy

Tools

DBHDD Provider Manual

Job description

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities seeks a Program Analyst Coordinator for Region 3 Field Office in Atlanta. Hybrid work arrangement requires 3 days in office and up to 30% travel.

The role focuses on policy development, program evaluation, and coordinating transitions from hospital settings to community-based care. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree with at least four years of behavioral health management experience and appropriate