Program Analyst Coordinator- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta

State of Georgia; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Program Analyst- Region 3 Field Office in Atlanta. The role focuses on policy analysis, program evaluation, and coordinating complex behavioral health initiatives to improve services across regional offices and hospitals.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, plus licensure in social work, counseling, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least four years of professional experience in behavioral health management.
• Licensure in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage/Family therapy.
• Professional level Quality Management/Utilization Management experience.
• Training and consultation experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, formulate, analyze, evaluate, and/or implement program policies for behavioral health programs.
• Develop and provide training to regional and hospital staff as needed.
• Coordinate and manage initiatives impacting behavioral health services.
• Provide technical assistance to regional offices, Hospitals, CSUs, Providers and stakeholders to ensure transition coordination.

Skills

Quality Management/Utilization Mgmt

Policy analysis

Research

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Program Analyst Coordinator- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000006946 Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America) Compensation Details: BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Job Description: Job Title: Program Analyst- Region 3 Field Office- Atlanta Workplace: Region 3 Field Office Hybrid- 3 days per week in office, minimum Travel: 30% travel Job Summary: The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Transition Coordinator for the Division of Mental Health.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, formulate, analyze, evaluate, and/or implement program policies for behavioral health programs.
• Provide critical advice and assistance in overcoming barriers to program delivery and application.
• Develop, oversee, coordinate and manage new initiatives, special activities and programs impacting behavioral health services.
• Serve as a special project officer conducting comprehensive research, review and analyses on a variety of behavioral health-related management programs.
• Research and evaluate behavioral health policies that are central to the agency's mission.
• Serve on review committees, study groups, behavioral health task groups, etc., delegated responsibility for reviewing and developing behavioral health policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Make recommendations to improve and/or overcome shortfalls and deficiencies and formulate alternative courses of action for the solution of complex cross-cutting issues.
• Prepare policy documents, briefings, reports, summaries, responses to requests for information and other documents that may be used program reviews.
• Responsible for providing support and technical assistance to the DBHDD Regional Offices, Hospitals, CSUs, Providers and other stakeholders to assure coordination of all work related to transitioning individuals from hospitals or other intensive treatment settings to the most appropriate and least restrictive treatment setting appropriate to the needs of the individual
• Responsible for providing support and technical assistance to the DBHDD Regional Offices, Hospitals, CSUs, Providers and other stakeholders to assure coordination of all work related to transitioning individuals from hospitals or other intensive treatment settings to the most appropriate and least restrictive treatment setting appropriate to the needs of the individual
• Collaborate with other members of the Mental Health staff at the State Office, Hospitals and Regional Offices to develop and implement processes that insure continuity of care and follow up for individuals being transitioned
• Develop and provide training to Regional staff, Hospital staff and other stakeholders as needed
• Work with Regional office staff to develop processes for utilization management that will serve to promote efficient and effective use of programmatic resources
• Utilize data collection, analysis and on-site visits to assess adequacy of supports being provided to transitioned individuals
• Knowledgeable of all services provided by DBHDD and keep a current working knowledge of the DBHDD Provider Manual.
• Provide TA and support to regional staff regarding the coordination of access to, and monitoring of, the quality of any of the following:
  • SPOE and PPOE Process
  • Intensive Case Management
  • Community Support Team
  • Housing Supports/Bridge Funding
  • Crisis Stabilization Units
  • Contracted Private Psychiatric Beds
  • Crisis Service Centers
  • Crisis Apartments and other residential options

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree and at least four years of professional experience in behavioral health management
• Licensure in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage/Family therapy
• Professional level Quality Management/Utilization Management experience
• Training and consultation experience
• Knowledge of behavioral health service design models
• Knowledge of evaluation and/or statistics
• Experience in service systems being transitioned from facility-based to community-based models

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza* *Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional job-related experience, which includes two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 3 (SSP042) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.