SDMI Waiver Supervisor

Job Description - SDMI Waiver Supervisor )

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division.

The SDMI Waiver Supervisor in the Treatment Bureau is responsible for the management and implementation of the Severe and Disabling Mental Illness (SDMI) home and community-based waiver programs, including making determinations about relevance and validity, and assessing options, alternatives, and solutions that are directed toward improving health outcomes for adults with severe disabling mental illness and their families.

Responsibilities include supervision, oversight, consultation, management of the SDMI Waiver: federal application and reporting; administrative rules; contracts; providing supervision to BHDD staff who are managing the home and community based waiver programs; and providing support to contracted agencies, and providers. This position ensures compliance with multiple complex federal and state regulations, and establishes goals, objectives, and priorities for program activity.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Extensive knowledge of program management and organizational principles.

Extensive knowledge of quality assurance and quality improvement principles, practices, and review processes.

Extensive knowledge of federal and state program policies, mandates, directives, and intents.

Knowledge of federal and state budgeting processes.

Thorough knowledge of concepts and practices of home and community-based behavioral health care, member directed care, issues surrounding freedom of choice, social, psycho social and community impacts on members and their families.

Broad-based knowledge of grant and contract management practices.

Knowledge of personnel management and supervision.

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or health or health-related fields.

Four years of professional experience.

One year of supervisory experience managing professional staff.

Experience with Montana Medicaid system and grant/contract management preferred.

Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial teleworkwithin the state of Montana.

Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

38.05 - 38.05 Hourly Telework Eligibility :
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility :
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

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Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None

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