Behavioral Health Policy Analyst
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Public Health, Healthcare Administration
Posting 19925
-Posted
08/19/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Medical&Dental Benefits Policy
- Community and Social Services
- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
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Functional
Title:
Behavioral Health Policy Analyst Job Title: Program Specialist VII Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Medical&Dental Benefits Policy Posting Number: 19925 Closing Date: 09/02/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Community and Social Services Salary Range: $5,797.66-$9,508.25 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 Shift: Day Additional Shift: None Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
Job Description
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) department seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the position of Behavioral Health Policy Analyst (PSVII).
MCS is driven by its mission to deliver quality, cost-effective services to Texans. This position makes a significant contribution to MCS’s mission by performing complex and technical analysis and consultation for the Medical and Dental Benefits Team in the Office of Policy.
This position reports to the Medical and Dental Benefits Policy Manager in the Medicaid and CHIP Services Office of Policy. The Behavioral Health Policy Analyst performs complex behavioral health policy analysis and consultation. The position leads the development, planning and implementation of behavioral health benefits for Texas Medicaid, including participating, and at times leading committees, work groups or activities as requested.
The program specialist in this position must be proactive in seeking input from other staff in the Medicaid and CHIP Services Division and demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member with other areas of the agency, and other HHS agencies. The Behavioral Health Policy Analyst researches and gathers relevant information from a variety of resources, including current research and literature related to recommended evidence-based therapeutic practice;
synthesizes findings for a clinical and lay audience and applies findings to the behavioral health benefits in the Medicaid program; provides expert consultation to staff, other agencies, and external persons including legislators and managed care organizations on current behavioral health policies; stays abreast of current national therapeutic standards and requirements affecting Texas Medicaid behavioral health benefits.
The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that emphasizes: teamwork to achieve goals, excellence through high professional standards and personal accountability, curiosity to continuously grow and learn, critical thinking for effective execution, and integrity to do things right even when what is right is not easy.
Essential Job Functions(30%) Develops policies/benefits
- Reviews current benefits and develops new benefits for the MDBP Team. Identifies eligibility standards and authorization requirements for policies. Collaborates, as needed, with HHSC staff in other programs and other State agencies in development, planning, and implementation. Develops, reviews, and provides comments on Medicaid materials intended for use by vendors, providers, managed care organizations, and other partners.
(25%) Clinical Research
- Researches, analyzes, and…
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