Licensing Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Virginia is seeking a Licensing Specialist in the Northern Virginia Region to oversee regulatory inspections and provider compliance with the state's licensing rules and ASAM criteria.

The role requires strong knowledge of regulatory interpretation, collaboration with facilities, and the ability to travel statewide for inspections, with 100% telework option and occasional onsite meetings at the Central Office in Richmond.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical assessments and how they tie to service plan development and implementation.
• Experience interpreting regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop professional relationships and communicate with providers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor provider compliance by reviewing complaints and reports and conducting inspections.
• Issue and modify licenses and review requests to modify services.
• Provide regulatory guidance and develop corrective actions for non-compliant areas.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Regulations interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Relationship building

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.

Contact Information

Name: Keiana Bobbitt

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.

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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.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.