Licensing Specialist

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop in Virginia seeks a Licensing Specialist to oversee regulatory inspections and licensing actions for substance use providers in Region II, including Northern Virginia. The role requires interpreting regulations, issuing licenses, and guiding compliance with 12 VAC rules and ASAM criteria.

The position offers 100% telework with occasional onsite meetings at the Central Office in Richmond. Travel within the region is frequent, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical assessments and service plan development.
• Experience interpreting regulations and policies for programs.
• Ability to build professional relationships with providers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review complaints and reports of incidents to monitor compliance.
• Issue and modify licenses; review requests to modify services.
• Provide regulatory guidance and develop corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Recommend licensing actions based on regulatory findings.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Licensing processes

Inspections and investigations

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory guidance

Education

Certified Substance Use Counselor

Job description

Title

Licensing Specialist

State Role Title

Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range

$65,000-$87,843

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 Virginia Region (Region II) which includes Northern Virginia region including Arlington County, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County. This position will provide regulatory technical assistance and conduct statute mandated inspections and investigations of licensed substance use 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]; the Amendments to align with enhanced behavioral health services [12 VAC 35-105] the Regulations for Children’s Residential Facilities 12VAC35-46; and the Amendments to align with the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s (ASAM) criteria 12VAC35-46. Regulations for Children’s Residential Facilities.
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. It will be based in the Northern Virginia area including: Arlington County, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County 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. This position is a field position requiring frequent daytime travel and infrequent overnight travel. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required due to regular statewide travel.

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

Certified Substance Use Counselor. Knowledge of and experience using the ASAM levels of care for treatment or to monitor service compliance. Regulatory experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Keiana Bobbitt

Phone: N/A

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

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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.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.