Senior Licensing Specialist

DHRM; Virginia (MN); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) is seeking a Senior Licensing Specialist to serve as SME for audit and licensure processes for the Board of Social Work, covering various licensure categories and continuing education audits. The role demands precise review, research, and application of applicable laws and policies.

Two positions are available. The incumbent will collaborate with agency staff and external entities while handling confidential information and ensuring compliance

Qualifikationen

• Extensive knowledge of licensing laws and regulations.
• Ability to thoroughly review, analyze, and evaluate complex documents to make determinations.
• Develop and utilize auditing plans to ensure process integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Serve as SME for audit and licensure processes for the Board of Social Work.
• Review complex applications and supporting documents to determine licensure eligibility.
• Conduct annual audits and review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.
• Collaborate with agency staff and external entities; handle confidential information securely.

Kenntnisse

Laws & regulations knowledge

Application review & determination

Auditing plans & tools

Written and oral communication

Organizational & prioritization

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

File & records management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Senior Licensing Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $57,188 - $67,000 commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Health Professions

Location: Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A satisfying and rewarding employment opportunity awaits you at the Virginia Department of Health Professions!

The Virginia Department of Health Profession's (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.

The Senior Licensing Specialist position serves as a subject matter expert for audit and licensure processes by providing licensing support for the Board of Social Work responsible for the licensing of clinical social workers, baccalaureate social workers, master's social workers, music therapists, and supervisees in social work by accurately and efficiently applying laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Additonally, this position conducts the annual audits and review process for compliance with continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Responsibilties include the review of complex applications that require detailed review and research of education, and handling conridential and sensitive information on a routine basis. Collaboration, consultation, and correspondence with agency staff, as well as outside agencies and entities are also included as routine duties.

This posting will be used to fill two Senior Licensing Specialist positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations and /procedures associated with licensing and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly review, analyze, and evaluate applications, supporting documents,
  education and legal documents, laws and regulations, and technical material to make valid
  determinations and recommendations.
• Ability to develop and utilize auditing plans and tools to ensure process integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with agency personnel, licensees, and the public, including the ability to prepare official documents, forms, and reports with accuracy and proofread routine correspondence and reports with close attention to detail, grammar and punctuation standards.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to self-organize and prioritize workflow with minimal supervision in a fast-paced working environment, while working collaboratively with Board and agency staff, the public, and others.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and calendar functions; familiarity with data entry and database management system reports, and electronic file maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding information technology, computer skills, Google applications as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage paper and electronic files and records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Administrative Process Act and its application to licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and its application to licensure and public meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand and apply laws and regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a regulatory, legal, or healthcare environment, and in working with an agency, board, or similar public body.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time