Adult SMI Services Coordinator

Title: Adult SMI Services Coordinator

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,290-$90,100

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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Mental Health Wellness & Recovery Supports is seeking an experienced professional to serve as an Adult SMI Services Coordinator. This position is responsible for the engagement, oversight, and support of the Commonwealth’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs, as well as other community-based behavioral health services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and those with co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUD).

The emphasis of this position is to monitor the quality of services provided statewide; deliver ongoing support and technical assistance to providers for program development and effective operational functioning; provide effective and efficient communication between DBHDS and providers; and promote the effective use of federal, state, and regional resources. This position collaborates with clinical leaders, program managers, DBHDS internal partners, such as the Office of Licensing, Block Grant Specialists, Procurement, Finance, and Office of Management Services;

with other state agencies, such as DMAS; as well as other key stakeholders on committees, work groups, taskforces, councils, etc. in support of these objectives. Additionally, this position plays a lead role in the Department’s ACT fidelity monitoring program and is responsible for coordinating, ensuring execution of, and tracking outcomes for all fidelity evaluations conducted. A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required due to statewide travel to provider sites across the Commonwealth, as ACT teams are identified for TMACT reviews.

This is a restricted, federal and state funded grant position with a renewable grant. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding and is not eligible for layoff benefits per DHRM state policy 1.30.

• Managing contracts and program funding.
• Responding to inquiries, clarification or interpretation from internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks and functions that support DBHDS administration.
• Leading coordination and execution of ACT fidelity monitoring program.
• Scheduling evaluations with providers.
• Coordinating with additional reviewers to plan and execute reviews.
• Ensuring completion of post-evaluation summary reports and debriefing meetings with provider.

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.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

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