Working Title: School Behavioral Health Medicaid Lead

Job Class: Human Services Program Consultant

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80166

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/12/2024

• Closing Date : 09/18/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHDH Children's Mental Health

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, ( <10% for meetings)

• Salary Range: $35.43 - $52.53 / hourly; $73,977 - $109,682 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• End Date : 09/29/2026

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

This is a temporary position with benefits that is anticipated to last until 09/29/2026.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*This is a temporary position that includes benefits.

Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and flexible hours options are available.**

This position provides leadership and development on the partner project with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) project. This position leads the analysis and development in defining Medicaid policy alternatives to support the implementation of Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems. This positioncollaborates with MDE and other Department of Human Services’ administrations regarding proposed changes and priorities. Works with other behavioral health division staff, health care administration staff and MDE AWARE team members; sets strategic direction, plans, provides technical assistance, oversees legislative language related to the program, and provides quality-assurance and compliance activities for this AWARE comprehensive school mental health system grant program.

This position directs the activities of consultants, project managers, and other program staff for the AWARE grant program. This position functions with a scope of responsibility that encompasses all aspects of policy operations across multiple administrations and across state and local agency lines to work with MDE and local participating schools to build a comprehensive school mental health system, promoting implementation of evidence-based and culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• In a leadership capacity, leads development in defining Medicaid policy alternatives for expanding Medicaid policy opportunities specific to the AWARE project for comprehensive school mental health services. Includes design, implementation, and monitoring in developing Medicaid expansion opportunities to support a comprehensive school mental health system. Identifies and gets buy-in from stakeholders and creates consensus to implement project.

• Leads and coordinates all policy analysis, service delivery, performance assessment, compliance activities and legislative initiatives for the AWARE school mental health program. Decides what data is to be collected and analyzed. Coordinates communication with AWARE programs to collect and distribute data.Provides analysis and presents on data collected to with the intention of driving recommendations for improvement.

• In a clinical capacity, create and deliver technical assistance, training and project guidance on the AWARE project and Medicaid billing opportunities to school districts, counties, and tribal nations.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years specialized experience working with a school (Pre/K-12) providing mental/behavioral health services.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Project/program management experience.

• Working in or supporting Medicaid certification and/or billing systems and knowledge of mental/behavioral health service claims data.

• Extensive knowledge of the mental/behavioral health treatment services system in Minnesota including detailed knowledge of funding mental/behavioral health services through Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP).

• Understanding of MHCP and Federal Medicaid policy related to mental/behavioral health services.

• Understanding of federal mental/behavioral health Medicaid funding, rules, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• MS Office Suite and knowledge of other programs such as: SharePoint, Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS

• Clinical licensure in the mental/behavioral health field.

• Experience delivering mental/behavioral health-related services in a school-based setting or for a school-linked provider.

• Ability to evaluate providers’ administrative and clinical infrastructures and reinforce state standards.

• Presentation skills to present written and oral arguments, interests, problems, and ideas in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner; and to provide samples of expert-level expository and technical writing.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.