State of West Virginia Hiring for Health and Human Resources Program Manager 1 – BMS – Kanawha Co. Job at Kanawha, WV Full Time

Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)/ Bureau for Medical Services (BMS)/ Kanawha County – Under general direction, the program manager performs complex administrative and professional work at the advanced level in managing a program. This individual is responsible to manage specific areas of assignment. Specific assignments include all behavioral health, clinic services, rehabilitation services, outpatient services, targeted case management services and school-based health services. Complex level of problem-solving health demands and decisions for the assigned areas is required. The individual’s ability to persuade of dissuade others on major health policy and program matters is required. Performs health related work and policy development as required. The program manager will report to the director. Duties include, but not limited to providing planning, policy development, direction, coordination and administration and management of the operation in areas of assignment. Program manager will enforce agency objectives, participate in staff development related to areas of assignment, specifically, they will be responsible for the policy and procedures for Medicaid programs that are responsible for behavioral health. Will be responsible for administering, implementing, and assessing the need for policy and/or procedure changes. Develop and maintain collaborative efforts among behavioral health services agencies. Performs research and analysis of legislative health issues related to areas of assignment. Research best practices to promote behavioral health policy that is nationally accepted. Must have ability to communicate with behavioral health personnel both verbally and in writing. Performs research and analysis of other states policies, other insurance policies, and current standards for areas of assignment. Will monitor and evaluate administrating of behavioral health services. Assure manuals of areas of assignment are maintained and current. Provide policy interpretation to staff, supervisor, public officials, and advocacy groups. Responds to requests from members, public officials, other departments, and agencies related to the areas of assignment within established time frames. Other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter “See Resume” on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant MUST VERIFY POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, DEGREES, etc.), TRAINING, or LICENSURE EARNED pertaining to this position BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING, if not previously verified. It may ONLY be in the form of a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please submit “MEMBER 4” form and/or your VA Letter. DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [email protected] or by FAX to 304-957-0396, or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, and/or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

Training: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of assignment.

Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in the area of assignment, one year of which must have been in a program administration capacity.

Promotional Purposes Only: Eight years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the area of assignment, one year of which must have been in a program administration capacity.

Areas of Assignment:
Behavioral Health
Community Health
Emergency Medical Services
Environmental Health
General Administration
Health
Health Facilities Licensure and Certification
Health Planning
Health Promotion
Investigation
Legal
Rural Health
Social Services
Volunteer Services

***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***