Director of Behavioral Health Policy & Programs

State of Georgia; High Springs (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Robust benefits package

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to lead policy, program oversight and strategic initiatives across Medicaid and related services. You will drive parity compliance, manage complex stakeholder relationships and guide annual work plans with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in Medicaid behavioral health policy, strong data use for decision-making and the ability to supervise and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Medicaid behavioral health services, financing and federal authorities.
• Ability to lead change, use data to make decisions and communicate with senior leaders.
• Experience with parity analysis, waivers and CMS reporting.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and priorities for the Behavioral Health unit and oversee policy development.
• Direct Medicaid health home initiatives and oversight of CMOs and providers.
• Represent DCH with state partners and deliver executive briefings.

Skills

Medicaid policy

Policy analysis

Leadership experience

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in behavioral health

Georgia licensed behavioral health professional (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/psychologist/PMHNP) preferred

Five+ years Medicaid behavioral health policy experience

Job description

State of Georgia seeks a Director of Behavioral Health to lead policy, program oversight and strategic initiatives across Medicaid and related services. You will drive parity compliance, manage complex stakeholder relationships and guide annual work plans with senior leadership.

The role requires extensive experience in Medicaid behavioral health policy, strong data use for decision-making and the ability to supervise and mentor staff.