Services Analyst III

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Under direction, to plan, organize, evaluate, and participate in the work of administrative, program, fiscal, quality improvement, compliance, and technical support staff responsible for Behavioral Health programs and organizational units; to analyze and interpret federal and state behavioral health laws, regulations, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requirements, Medi-Cal and CalAIM policies, and County procedures, determining their impact on Behavioral Health programs and services;

to develop and conduct staff training regarding regulatory compliance, documentation standards, quality improvement, privacy requirements, and program operations; to perform complex administrative, analytical, fiscal, and technical work in support of Behavioral Health services, contracts, grants, strategic initiatives, and organizational performance; and to perform related work as required.

This is the advanced journey-level Staff Services Analyst classification assigned to the Behavioral Health Department. Incumbents are responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating complex Behavioral Health programs, administrative functions, and support services. Positions in this classification perform advanced analytical assignments involving program development, policy analysis, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, fiscal and contract administration, grant management, and operational planning. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in analyzing legislation, regulations, operational data, and organizational needs to develop recommendations that improve program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and service delivery.

Responsibilities frequently include leading projects, coordinating multidisciplinary work groups, developing policies and procedures, monitoring contracts and performance measures, preparing reports for County leadership and state agencies, and providing technical guidance and training to staff throughout the department.

Behavioral Health Director, Deputy Director, Program Manager, Administrative Services Manager, or other designated departmental administrator depending upon assignment.

Varies depending upon assignment and may include Staff Services Analysts, Administrative staff, Office Assistants, Program Coordinators, Fiscal staff, Eligibility or Support staff, and other personnel assigned to Behavioral Health administrative or program operations.

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews administrative, analytical, and program support activities for Behavioral Health programs.
• Analyzes federal and state behavioral health laws, regulations, Medi-Cal, CalAIM, and DHCS requirements to determine operational impacts.
• Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and process improvements.
• Coordinates quality improvement initiatives and monitors compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develops, tracks, and analyzes program performance measures and operational data.
• Plans and delivers staff training on regulations, documentation standards, and departmental policies.
• Provides technical assistance to management and staff regarding Behavioral Health regulations and program requirements.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors contracts, grants, and agreements with community providers and partner agencies.
• Assists with budget development, fiscal analysis, and monitoring of departmental expenditures and funding.
• Conducts organizational studies, program evaluations, and special administrative projects.
• Prepares reports, strategic plans, grant documents, Board agenda items, and other technical and administrative reports.
• Coordinates responses to audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborates with County departments, community partners, providers, and state agencies to improve Behavioral Health services.
• Represents the department at meetings, committees, and interagency work groups.
• Advises management on program development, operational improvements, staffing, compliance, and resource needs.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• General principles and practices of public administration, organizational management, and public sector…