Criminal Justice SUD/MH Licensing Lead (Remote/On-Site)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) – Behavioral Health Administration seeks a Compliance Specialist IV to lead licensing, designation, and regulatory oversight for substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers, especially within criminal justice and Colorado Department of Corrections settings. You will guide agencies to comply with ASAM IV standards and related statutes.

The role requires extensive regulatory expertise, with the authority to grant, deny or revoke

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years.
• Degree Areas: Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related fields.
• Substitutions: Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Licensing and/or designation for behavioral health agencies to obtain BHA endorsement.
• Oversee ASAM IV services licensing and designation for criminal justice populations.
• Provide technical assistance to programs to come into compliance with licensing/designation requirements.
• Develop and deliver onsite training on evolving federal and state requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Behavioral health knowledge

Criminal justice experience

Policy interpretation

Education

Behavioral Health

Social Work

Psychology

Public Administration

Public Health

Job description

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) – Behavioral Health Administration seeks a Compliance Specialist IV to lead licensing, designation, and regulatory oversight for substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers, especially within criminal justice and Colorado Department of Corrections settings. You will guide agencies to comply with ASAM IV standards and related statutes.

The role requires extensive regulatory expertise, with the authority to grant, deny or revoke