Strategic Behavioral Health Policy Lead (Medicaid)

Management; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency for Health Care Administration in Florida seeks an AHC Administrator - SES to lead and oversee the Behavioral Health Policy Unit within the Bureau of Medicaid Policy. This highly responsible position involves coordinating policy and program development, managing employees, and overseeing behavioral health coverage policies and fee schedules for Florida's Medicaid program.

The role requires expertise in Medicaid operations, federal regulations, and strategic planning to enhance health

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory experience managing employees
• Knowledge of Florida Medicaid program, federal laws, regulations, and state statutes
• Experience with policy development and program planning in health care or behavioral health services
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Familiarity with Medicaid claims processing, reimbursement methodologies, and provider enrollment

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Behavioral Health Policy Unit within the Bureau of Medicaid Policy
• Coordinate policy and program development for Florida's Medicaid program
• Oversee behavioral health coverage policies and fee schedules
• Manage employees and provide executive-level guidance

Skills

Leadership

Medicaid policy knowledge

Policy development experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

The Agency for Health Care Administration in Florida seeks an AHC Administrator - SES to lead and oversee the Behavioral Health Policy Unit within the Bureau of Medicaid Policy. This highly responsible position involves coordinating policy and program development, managing employees, and overseeing behavioral health coverage policies and fee schedules for Florida's Medicaid program.

The role requires expertise in Medicaid operations, federal regulations, and strategic planning to enhance health