Licensing Specialist

Title: Licensing Specialist

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $68,000-$77,625

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking two experienced professionals to serve as Licensing Specialists in the Eastern Region (Region V). This position will provide regulatory technical assistance and conduct statute mandated inspections and investigations of licensed developmental disability, mental health and substance use disorder providers to ensure individuals receiving care and treatment are receiving services consistent with the Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 – 105] and the Regulations for Children’s Residential Facilities [12

VAC
35-46]. The position will monitor provider compliance by reviewing complaints and reports of serious incidents and conducting inspections and investigations. Duties include issuing and modifying licenses and reviewing requests to modify services. Based on reviews, the Licensing Specialist will provide regulatory technical assistance to providers on how to comply with applicable regulations, as well as how to develop and implement systemic corrective actions for areas found not in compliance.

Based on regulatory compliance, the LS will recommend licensing actions. This position is a field position requiring frequent daytime travel and infrequent overnight travel. It will be based in the Eastern part of Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Western Tidewater, Eastern Shore & the Middle Peninsula) and is approved for 100% telework. However, staff must be available for onsite office meetings/special projects, as requested by OL, at the DBHDS Central Office located in Richmond, Virginia.

It’s strongly suggested that applicants live within a 30-40 mile radius of the region, in order to meet the duties and demands of the position. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required.

Understanding of clinical assessments and how they tie to service plan development and implementation. Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities. Administrative, management and/or quality assurance experience with public and private service delivery systems. Experience in interpreting regulations and policies. Ability to develop professional relationships as a foundation for providing guidance and discussing potential concerns with providers, along with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Regulatory experience.

This position will be based in the Eastern part of Virginia (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News, Western Tidewater, Eastern Shore & the Middle Peninsula) and is approved for 100% telework. However, staff must be available for onsite office meetings/special projects, as requested by OL, at the DBHDS Central Office located in Richmond, Virginia. It’s strongly suggested that applicants live within a 30-40 mile radius of the region, in order to meet the duties and demands of the position.

A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required. This position is eligible, however not guaranteed, for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

Note:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.