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Health Care Analyst (32 Hour)

Office/On-Site

Recruitment # 251028-4380AR-001

Location Waterbury, CT

Date Opened 10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $37.50* - $48.48/hour (*New state employees start at the minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/13/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you have experience in financial management with some experience in health care management?

Join our team as a Health Care Analyst to make a significant impact today!

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services ( DMHAS (https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/About-DMHAS/Agency/About-DMHAS) ) is now hiring for a Health Care Analyst (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=4380AR&R1=&R3=) to join their team! In this role, you will analyze and evaluate billing documentation and reconciliation within a behavioral health setting.

HIGHLIGHTS

+ FACILITY: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN (https://portal.ct.gov/dmhas/wcmhn/agency-files/wcmhn---homepage) )

+ LOCATION: 55 W Main St, Waterbury, CT

+ UNIT: Quality & Information Management Team

+ SCHEDULE: Part-Time, 32 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ POSITION NUMBER: 25022

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPPORTUNITY TO

+ Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals;

+ Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve;

+ Assist our clients so they can achieve success;

+ Make a difference in the public sector; and

+ Work together in a collaborative team environment.

*Benefit offerings may vary with part-time positions.

ABOUT US

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

WCMHN was formed in 1996 in order to coordinate clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight of Region 5 contracted and state-operated mental health services. Their mission is to provide a comprehensive and effective recovery-oriented system of mental health and addiction services that promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, cultural sensitivity and respect.

Within this service system, there are three state-operated Local Mental Health Authorities, which are located in Waterbury, Danbury and Torrington. In partnership with WCMHN, they provide and coordinate local clinical services. Over 200 staff including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation and mental health workers provide services for persons with a long-term mental illness. Approximately 7,000 clients receive services in a variety of programs, including peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis services, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment Teams (ACTT) and young adult services.

PLEASE NOTE

+ A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

+ All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace (https://portal.ct.gov/das/-/media/das/statewide-hr/a---z-listing-task-pdfs/drug-free-workplace-policy--february-2016.pdf) .

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Public Health, Social Services or the Office of the State Comptroller, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the analysis of financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers or health insurance providers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Reviews materials to determine compliance with requirements contained in Connecticut General Statutes and agency regulations;

+ Reviews and evaluates financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers toward various ends;

+ Prepares financial, narrative and statistical reports;

+ Reviews findings and conclusions with audit staff and members of senior staff;

+ Performs special research projects as assigned;

+ Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH:

+ Reviews various health care facility and/or physician Certificate of Need applications;

+ Analyzes impact of proposals on other health care providers in Connecticut and makes recommendations;

+ Writes related documents and assists employees of higher grade in writing decisions;

+ Assists in preparing documentation for administrative hearings;

+ Researches and analyzes data in preparation of various health care industry reports;

+ Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:

+ Analyzes and evaluates budget, expenditure, utilization, reimbursement rate setting and/or revenue issues within social services programs, including Medicaid;

+ Participates in public hearings and assists in conferring with representatives of facilities and outside experts;

+ Interacts, under guidance, with Office of the Attorney General in litigation including preparation of complete court records;

+ May review Certificate of Need applications for nursing facility, residential care homes and ICF/MR development;

+ Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES:

+ Analyzes and evaluates budget, expenditure, utilization, rate setting and/or revenue issues within behavioral health;

+ Analyzes General Assistance authorizations and expenditures, rate setting scenarios and new methodologies;

+ Performs related duties as required.

OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER:

+ Analyzes financial and utilization data from vendor and state records concerning state employees and retirees health care plans;

+ Answers inquiries from employees and retirees on issues of coverage and design pertaining to state health care plans;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ principles and practices of financial management including organization, administration, management, finance, budgeting, auditing and accounting;

+ health care industry;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability in interpretation and analysis of complex financial, statistical and technical data;

+ Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in financial management with some experience in health care management.

NOTE: Financial management is defined as professional accounting or auditing work with responsibility for the review and recommendation of financial policies and procedures of a business organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in accounting, finance or other closely related field or public health with some college courses in accounting or finance may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

+ Professional experience in health care facility administration, health program administration, health insurance administration, health planning or other health care related fields may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of one (1) year.

+ Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Extensive knowledge of clinical documentation and billing requirements

+ Experience validating client plan of care and client encounters

+ Advanced experience with EXCEL spreadsheets writing formulas for data metrics (xlookup, sumif, switch, index, match)

+ Experience creating audit reports and corrective action plans

+ Knowledge and/or experience with Joint Commission accreditation standards

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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