Title: ARTS Program Specialist

Hiring Range: $79,800 - $81,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the ARTS Program Specialist in the Behavioral Health Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

This position is responsible for providing professional clinical expertise and consultation for all Medicaid funded behavioral health programs and functions as the subject matter expert (SME) for all Substance Use Disorder services (SUD) under the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) benefit.

Shall have a working knowledge of mental health illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Research and investigate issues relating to member access to care, health care issues and member benefits, provider network management, provides guidance to program monitoring staff, internal and external stakeholders and Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to ensure that contracts are within compliance.

Functions include but are not limited to: facilitating and problem solving provider and member challenges, care coordination with the Managed Care Organizations and the Fee-for-Service (FFS) contractors, serving as a behavioral health liaison for other internal divisions, and working with the BH policy team to develop and revise the Department of Medical Assistance Service (DMAS) policy and procedures to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.

Duties are to be performed in a manner that supports the agency mission and values: Mission: To improve the health and wellbeing of Virginians through access to high value health care coverage Values: Service, Collaboration, Trust, Adaptability, Problem-Solving.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Extensive experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of complex health care or human services.

Work related knowledge of legislative principles, practices, procedures, programs, laws, and regulations.

Must be able to research policies and evaluate projects.

Knowledge of Medicaid SUD and behavioral health.

Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to a diverse audience.

Must be able to work independently and in a team environment within and outside of the agency.

Proficient in utilizing personal computers, word processing, creating spreadsheets, developing presentations, and other operating systems.

Must be able to facilitate work with groups and committees. Experience and/or training with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competitive candidates should meet these preferred qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in health, public administration or related field strongly preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks, Work History Verification with references.

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information:

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone: 804-225-4407

Email: askhcdtalentacq@dmas.virginia.gov

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.