Description

The deadline for this recruitment has been extended. Candidates who have already applied do not need to reapply.

This position will oversee the development of policy and programming for legislatively-mandated residential crisis stabilization facilities serving children and youth in Eastern and Western Washington; one facility on each side of the state. This individual will work with various stakeholders to ensure high quality programs and service are developed and sustained. The ideal candidate will thrive with ambiguity as they have the opportunity to develop new programming that provides critical service to Washingtonians.

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1 , state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Please note, medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Division philosophy statement:
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to the behavioral health field. We support, embrace, and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness, promote inclusion, and commit to remove systemic barriers that affect our workforce, our providers, and the people that receive prevention, treatment, and/or recovery support services.

About the position:
The Residential Crisis Stabilization Program (RCSP) Administrator is responsible for developing and overseeing policy, implementation and quality of state-supported innovative programs, oversight of contracts, interface with managed care entities such as the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Behavioral Health-Administrative Service Organizations (BH-ASOs), internal and external state agency partners, and community members. This work is to ensure accountability for service integrity, quality, and cross-system coordination related to policy and program development in the public children and youth behavioral health system.

This position will be the subject matter expert and will be responsible for overseeing the startup, implementation, and policy development for a new and innovative program in Washington state. The program will provide twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) days per week intake, assessment, stabilization, and supervision of children and youth in a safe and therapeutic environment. This program is designed to help children and youth experiencing a behavioral health crisis from any area in the state of Washington who require emotional/behavioral support.

This position is eligible to telework and is typically not required to report on-site. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.

Duties

Some of what you will do:

Direct and manage the start-up and implementation, as well as provide quality oversight, of statewide Residential Crisis Stabilization Programs (RCSP).

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  Plan and coordinate the activities related to the implementation of RCSPs.
• Manage complex, highly visible (e.g. legislatively-directed) projects and programs to scope.
• Procure contract for RCSP for facilities in Eastern and Western Washington.
• Facilitate workgroup of stakeholders that includes clinical experts, system partners, and family peer advocates to inform program development.
• Contract development including deliverable development, budget, and ongoing management to ensure all deliverables are met.
• Budget management including invoice approval and tracking, budget oversight, and planning for future needs.
• Implement policies and guidance to ensure quality of care for the population served.
• Collaborate with Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) as a partner in RCSP to ensure co-occurring Mental Health/Intellectual or Developmental Disability (MH/IDD) population is adequately served.
• Collaborate with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) as a partner in the RCSP to ensure that dependent youth are adequately served.
• Ensure services and policies encourage developmentally appropriate, trauma informed, equitable, and evidence-based approach.

Provide consultative expertise regarding long-term policy recommendations and impact, expansion, and strategic planning of RCSPs and ancillary programs.

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate program, agency, and state policies.
• Perform data-informed policy development by understanding data relevant to service utilization and needs.
• Anticipate, frame, and pose questions for critical policy analysis and evaluate results.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback and collaboration processes to develop policy recommendations.
• Facilitate long-term planning to establish strategic direction and implement phase-in strategies.
• Collaborate with supervisor and long-term treatment administrators on the team to establish clear and consistent pathways for communicating status on key decisions points, recommendations, and stakeholder feedback.
• Research health care trends, innovative treatment models, and connect with counterparts in other states on these items to find evidence-based policy and lessons learned for the development of Washington health policy.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will satisfy one of the following criteria combinations:

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  Master’s degree in behavioral health, social services, or related fields AND three years of behavioral health experience,
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social services, or related fields AND five years of behavioral health experience, OR
• Nine years of behavioral health experience.

Note: Additional years of experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Required competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including youth and family leaders, youth serving system partners, and providers.
• Excellent leadership skills and knowledge of systems change work and approaches.
• Demonstrated skill in finished written business products.
• Ability to work collaboratively to plan, analyze, and problem solve.
• Ability to develop a project plan, including goals and objectives, and to use data for decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of governmental contracting.
• Knowledge of federal and state behavioral health and social service laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of behavioral health programs and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles and application of performance measures, outcome measures and service standards to monitor service results.
• Knowledge and work in the child, youth, and family serving behavioral health system.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Active licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

How to apply:

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

• A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
• Current resume

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
• Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Supplemental Information

About HCA:
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than 2.5 million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, and the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

What we have to offer:

• Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA
• A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision & Values
• A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
• A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits
• A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
• Tuition reimbursement
• And free parking!

Notes:
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Jake Nelko at 360.725.0945 or jake.nelko@hca.wa.gov.