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Working Title: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Certification Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Representative 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87548

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 07/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/28/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / BHDH AMH CCBHC Project

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

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, **(Up to 50% of the time. Use of a state-owned vehicle will be available)**

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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 position is eligible for_** telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) **_for applicants who reside in Minnesota_** **_or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._

**Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

This position provides leadership and technical expertise in the administration of integrated behavioral health services policy. This position is responsible for developing, advancing, implementing, and communicating integrated behavioral health policy for the State’s Medical Assistance (Medicaid) programs. In collaboration with the CCBHC implementation and policy team, this position works directly with behavioral health providers to achieve state and federal requirements to successfully implement and operate as a certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) or their designated collaborating organization (DCO).

As part of the CCBHC implementation and policy team, the primary purpose of this position is to coordinate across the DHS Licensing Division, the Health Care Administration, and within the Behavioral Health Administration for the statewide expansion of the CCBHC model. The person in this role works to ensure that behavioral health programs meet state and federal program standards and identifies opportunities to update standards to reflect best and/or community practice towards statewide implementation of CCBHC services while building upon the state’s participation in the Section 223 federal demonstration.

This position will be expected to perform or direct the following activities as a member of the CCBHC implementation and policy team:

+ Lead oversight and monitoring of CCBHC provider standards across existing and new providers.

+ Oversee the program application, certification, and recertification processes.

+ Support the CCBHC implementation and policy team by providing analysis and documentation of best practices from other licensing/certification processes, professional literature, and stakeholder input.

+ Support operational activities across the DHS Licensing Division, the Healthcare Administration, and the CCBHC implementation and policy team.

+ Communicate with other teams, divisions, administrations, and other state agencies (MDH/MDE) and professional boards as it relates to aligning program or individual licenses, certifications and enrollment standards.

+ Plan or arrange technical assistance and training for CCBHC providers, potential CCBHC applicants (including CCBHC/DCO contractual partners), CCBHC governing bodies (including boards and advisory committees), and other interested partners/stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

Three (3) years of highly skilled experience conducting assessment and reviewing treatment programs for specific behavioral health needs.

Experience must demonstrate:

+ Knowledge of federal, state, and county government, laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding Medical Assistance or other State Medicaid programs.

+ Thorough understanding of state licensing standards for mental health and substance use treatment programs.

+ Ability to organize, research, reference, and document analysis of information submitted by programs or applicants.

+ Skills providing technical assistance and/or trainings to support programs and services.

+ Experience using MS Office Suite and video conferencing programs along with MS PowerPoint and SharePoint.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license for statewide travel. _(Government vehicle available for business purposes.)_

_*Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or another related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._

_**Master’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or another related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience._

Preferred Qualifications

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

+ Understanding of planning and process improvement methodologies.

+ Trained at facilitating group dynamics and coalition building to reach a consensus.

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

+ Ability to give presentations and to facilitate discussions to guide, solicit and explore diverse perspectives.

+ Experience managing operations and compliance functions in mental health and substance use treatment programs.

+ Trained as a Mental Health Practitioner, Licensed Mental Health Professional, or Clinical Trainee.

Physical Requirements

+ This position requires the ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs. intermittently.

Additional Requirements

+ MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

+ Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance.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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.