CCBHC Implementation Advisor - Term Limited.

State of Colorado

Colorado

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

FSAs

FMLA/PFML

11 Paid Holidays

Flexplace/Flextime

RTD EcoPass

CSU Global tuition

Credit Union membership

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Implementation Advisor for the Behavioral Health Benefits Section of BHIC. This term-limited role supports oversight of Medicaid behavioral health initiatives and ensures alignment with state and federal requirements.

The role requires residency in Colorado, a strong background in program implementation and contract management, and collaboration with providers, state staff, and partners to deliver compliant,

Qualifications

Seven (7) years of professional experience in program implementation, program analysis, contract management or related fields.
Bachelor's degree plus three years of related experience; degrees substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Lead implementation of the CCBHC Demonstration and communicate policy changes to providers and stakeholders.
Develop and expand CCBHC benefits, policies, and processes to ensure compliance.
Coordinate with agencies on provider readiness, onboarding, training and technical assistance.
Create provider guidance and training materials for person-centered care and reimbursement rules.
Review regulations to identify required operational or policy changes and communicate them.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration

Job description

State Of Colorado Residency Required At Time Of Application

Note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Envision Yourself Working at HCPF

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Department Information

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are looking for a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Implementation Advisor - Term Limited for the Behavioral Health Benefits (BHB) Section of the Office of Medicaid & CHP Behavioral Health Initiatives and Coverage (BHIC)!

BHIC administers and oversees performance of Medicaid State Plan services and programs. The services and programs include both physical health and behavioral health and span the managed care continuum from fee‑for‑service to fully capitated risk programs. BHIC plays an instrumental role in achieving the mission of HCPF to improve access to cost‑effective, quality health care services for Coloradans. The BHB Section of BHIC oversees cohesive development, alignment, and sustainability of benefits across the behavioral health continuum of care. This section provides strategic direction, integration, and oversight for high‑acuity and complex behavioral health Medicaid benefits to ensure that individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis or complex needs have coordinated access to appropriate services in the least restrictive setting, while maintaining fiscal integrity and alignment with federal and state authorities.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Benefits

PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
Reduced college tuition through CSU Global
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs . https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full‑time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.

Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.

Description Of Job

What You’ll Be Doing as CCBHC Implementation Advisor:

Staff Authority leading implementation of the Section 223 Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Demonstration, including operationalizing and communicating policy changes to providers, stakeholders, partner agencies, and Department staff.
Staff Authority leading the development, implementation, evaluation, and expansion of CCBHC benefits, policies, and operational processes to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Coordinate with BHA regarding provider readiness, onboarding, technical assistance, training, and implementation support activities for participating CCBHCs.
Develop and deliver provider guidance, training materials, and technical assistance related to person‑centered care, integrated services, reimbursement requirements, program operations, and Demonstration compliance.
Review federal and state regulations, guidance, and policy changes to identify required operational, policy, or system modifications and ensures timely communication to stakeholders.
Design, analyze, and update CCBHC benefit policy to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements and alignment with Demonstration goals and program standards.
Identify service delivery, operational, and policy gaps and recommend improvements based on best practices, data, and stakeholder feedback to enhance access, quality, and outcomes.
Serve as the contract manager with subject matter expertise and responsibilities for day‑to‑day management of contracts related to the CCBHC Demonstration and all other assigned contracts, purchase orders, and grants, as required by CRS 24‑106‑107(3).
Comply with all agency responsibilities of the State Controller policy entitled “Contract Management” for all assigned contracts, purchase orders, and grants.
Serve as the primary Department liaison for participating CCBHC providers, contractors, partner agencies, and other stakeholders regarding Demonstration implementation activities.
Supports special projects, strategic initiatives, and implementation activities related to the CCBHC Demonstration, behavioral health services, and Department priorities.
Other duties as assigned.

This is a term‑limited position with funding through June 30, 2031.

Residency Requirement

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H1R4XX

POLICY ADVISOR IV

Minimum Qualifications

There are two ways to qualify for this position:

Option 1

Experience Only:

Seven (7) total years of professional experience in program implementation, program analysis, contract management or an occupational field closely related.

Option 2

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or a field of study related to the work assignment

AND

three (3) years of professional experience in program implementation, program analysis, contract management or an occupational field closely related.

Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:

An associates will count as two years of experience
A bachelors will count as four years of experience
A masters degree will count for six years of experience
A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience

Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous relevant professional state experience
Masters degree in Public Health, Public Administration, or Healthcare Administration
Professional Experience with: