Human Services Program Specialist - MED

Human Services Program Specialist - Med

Dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans *This announcement will be open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered.*

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare; Division of Medicaid has an exciting opportunity for a Human Services Program Specialist to join the Bureau of Clinical and Quality Management. The Bureau of Clinical and Quality Management is a supportive, dynamic team looking for applicants with a passion to assist Idaho citizens, desire to improve systems, and excited to learn about federal and state healthcare systems. This position will support the Bureau of Clinical and Quality Management's Behavioral Health Integration team in a clinical capacity. We are seeking applicants with a strong clinical background who can assist with program development, oversight, technical assistance, and clinical consultation for initiatives such as case management for pregnant women with substance use disorder, community reintegration of incarcerated youth, and supporting the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan.

This position will report to the Behavioral Health Integration Clinical Supervisor within the Bureau of Clinical and Quality Management. This position will work closely with colleagues throughout the Division, as well as with external stakeholders, including leadership from hospitals and primary care organizations. The Division of Medicaid provides healthcare coverage and services to promote the social, economic, behavioral, and physical health for over 300,000 Idahoans. Idaho Medicaid promotes an outcome-based, efficient health and human services delivery system. This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location. This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

Benefits: The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility

Example of duties:

• Provides clinical expertise and advice to management in developing and implementing policies and objectives.
• Assists with program design and direction.
• Case Management: review of clinical documentation, liaising with providers and system staff, formulating clinical recommendations.
• Research client information, services and supports utilized, claims.
• Consults with and trains staff and contractors.
• Coordinates program with other service delivery systems.
• Organizes, coordinates, and participates with groups to develop support and service partnerships and expanded community options for clients and families.
• Administrative tasks such as inputting data and notes, clinical/federal/state research.
• May oversee contractor-provided services.

Minimum qualifications: You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

Considerable knowledge of social, psychological, or rehabilitative services, principles and methods. Typically gained by a Masters (or higher) degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation or closely related field, OR a bachelor's degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation AND 1 year relevant experience or closely related field OR State licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418 OR 4 - 5 years' experience directly related to subject area OR combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.

Experience working with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems. Typically gained by approximately two years of experience with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems.

Experience planning, implementing, and overseeing a community-based social/rehabilitative service program to include community organization. Typically this requirement is met through leadership experience participating in a community effort to plan, implement, and oversee a social/rehabilitative service program.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

Licensure in one of the following areas: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Counselor (LPC), Pastoral Counselor (LPAS), Clinical Practice Counselor (LCPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Good knowledge of evidence based behavior modification practices and good knowledge of Idaho Code, ethics and legal proceedings. Typically gained by at least 1 year of work experience working in a space that requires this.

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