Departmental Specialist 13 - State Opioid Treatment Authority

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Opioid Treatment Authority oversees opioid treatment programs (OTPs) within Michigan's public behavioral health system, providing leadership on MOUD practices, quality indicators, and service improvement. This role partners with MDHHS, PIHPs, OTPs, and providers to set policy and support program development.

The position emphasizes non-clinical technical assistance, program evaluation, and coordination with state and federal stakeholders to advance recovery-oriented care for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Responsibilities

• Lead establishment, authorization, and oversight of opioid treatment programs (OTPs).
• Provide non-clinical technical assistance for MOUD services within OTPs.
• Collaborate with Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs), OTPs, treatment providers, MDHHS and other stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

State Opioid Treatment Authority - Overview

This position serves as the State Opioid Treatment Authority in the public behavioral health system and is the lead staff on establishing, authorizing, and overseeing opioid treatment programs (OTPs) and providing non-clinical technical assistance regarding the evidence-based practice of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment, quality indicators of care, improvement of service provision, and systemic recovery orientation. The position works with Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs), OTPs, treatment providers, MDHHS and its clinical leaders, other state departments, the federal government, and other stakeholders in the developing and implementing of treatment and structural initiatives related to opioid use disorder (OUD) and MOUD, as appropriate. This position monitors OTPs and other related activities and is among the first line staff to provide technical and administrative information, assessments, and recommendations to the Health Services administration about the infrastructure and requirements for OTPs and provides non-clinical technical assistance for additional MOUD services within OTPs.

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Location and Remote Work

The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine Street, with remote options available. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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