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Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Medicaid Program Advisor: Behavioral Health in Albany, NY

Division of Program Development & Management (DPDM)

Bureau of Adult Special Populations (BASP) Item 1271

The Bureau of Adult Special Populations (BASP), within the NYS Department of Health’s Office of Health Insurance Programs, strives to support individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder (SUD), intellectual or developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, previous carceral experience, and brain injuries in achieving maximum health, independence, and quality of life. The Bureau works closely with the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to advance systems of care through collaboration, program development, special projects, and policy implementation.

BASP is seeking a passionate Behavioral Health advisor to support the Bureau in its mission to improve access to quality, comprehensive integrated physical and behavioral health care. The BH Advisor has the opportunity to create large scale positive change within the Medicaid landscape and learn the inner workings of policy development and implementation.

Primary responsibilities include:

+ Assisting Bureau Director, Medicaid Program Manager, and Integrated Care Team in designing, drafting, and implementing NYS budget initiatives, as well as Medicaid policy, regulations, and guidance.

+ Serve as lead advisor and subject matter expert on behavioral health, with a focus on addiction, serious mental illness (SMI), and acquired or traumatic brain injury.

+ Act as liaison to OMH and OASAS, maintaining strong working relationships and identifying opportunities for shared initiatives and aligned goals.

+ Prepare policy briefs, memoranda, project plans, draft regulatory language, presentations on PowerPoint, budget proposals, and other written communications that support the Bureau’s behavioral health priorities.

+ Participate in speaking engagements including speaking at conferences and large stakeholder meetings.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders across State agencies and external partners including providers, advocates, and professional associations.

+ Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to providers, advocates, and state agencies.

+ Engage with behavioral health providers and other stakeholders to inform policy and program development.

+ Work with the team lead and others to request, analyze, format, and present data in various formats including the creation of fiscals, to support budget and programmatic initiatives.

+ Prepare for and participate in internal and external meetings; represent the Bureau in high-level discussions.

+ The preferred candidate should have experience and an understanding of Medicaid and Medicaid services, including Managed Care and billing practices

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ 8 years of relevant experience in public health, healthcare, insurance, policy, Medicaid programming, social work, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Passion for serving high-need and underserved populations, particularly individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or brain injuries.

+ Experience with Medicaid policy, providers, or programs and behavioral health service delivery systems, program development, implementation, evaluation, and the ability to understand complex policies, laws, and statutes.

+ Strong skills in writing, communicating, and in research and the ability to think critically about data, new information, and real world application.

+ Experience with the Medicaid population, ideally within the mental health and addiction field.

+ Familiarity with brain injury supports and the intersection of brain injury with mental illness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement.

+ Experience facilitating large meetings and engaging with high-level stakeholders and/or public speaking.

+ Ability to absorb large amounts of information and gain expertise on complex topics.

+ Comfort with being creative, collaborative, share opinions, ideas, and take initiative.

+ Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship including H-1B sponsorship) by SSO. Under the federal laws relating to the F-1 STEM EAD program, SSO may be able to support a STEM EAD extension application at the sole discretion of your Designated School Official. This does not guarantee that any STEM EAD extension application will be approved.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an E-Verify participant.

Job Details

Pay Type** **Salary

Education Level** **Bachelor’s Degree

Telecommute Percentage** **50

Hiring Min Rate** **72,150 USD

Hiring Max Rate** **76,050 USD