Licensing Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia seeks a Licensing Specialist in the Northern Region to ensure compliance with licensing rules and to conduct inspections of providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health and substance use disorders.

The role requires regulatory expertise, the ability to issue and modify licenses, and to develop corrective action plans.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting licensing regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop relationships with providers and communicate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience with inspections and investigations of licensed providers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations of licensed providers to ensure compliance.
• Issue and modify licenses and review requests to modify services.
• Provide regulatory guidance and develop corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Travel as needed; onsite meetings at DBHDS Central Office in Richmond.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing inspections

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Title: Licensing Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $75,000-$84,870

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Licensing Specialist in the Northern Region (Region II). This position will provide regulatory technical assistance and conduct statute mandated inspections and investigations of licensed developmental disability, mental health and substance use disorder providers to ensure individuals receiving care and treatment are receiving services consistent with the Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 - 105] and the Regulations for Children's Residential Facilities [12VAC35-46]. The position will monitor provider compliance by reviewing complaints and reports of serious incidents and conducting inspections and investigations. Duties include issuing and modifying licenses and reviewing requests to modify services. Based on reviews, the Licensing Specialist will provide regulatory technical assistance to providers on how to comply with applicable regulations, as well as how to develop and implement systemic corrective actions for areas found not in compliance. Based on regulatory compliance, the Licensing Specialist will recommend licensing actions. This position is a field position requiring frequent daytime travel and infrequent overnight travel. It will be based in the Northern part of Virginia (Arlington Co, City of Alexandria , Fairfax Co , Prince William Co. and Loudoun Co.) and is approved for 100% telework. However, staff must be available for onsite office meetings/special projects, as requested by OL, at the DBHDS Central Office located in Richmond, Virginia. It's strongly suggested that applicants live within a 30-40 mile radius of the region, in order to meet the duties and demands of the position. A valid, unrestricted driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth's Driver Safety Program are required.

Minimum Qualifications

Understanding of clinical assessments and how they tie to service plan development and implementation. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Administrative, management and/or quality assurance experience with public and private service delivery systems. Experience in interpreting regulations and policies. Ability to develop professional relationships as a foundation for providing guidance and discussing potential concerns with providers, along with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Regulatory experience.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKieraMiles

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail] - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.