SDMI Waiver Supervisor

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site atwww.statecareers.mt.gov.

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 whether 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.

• Meet minimum qualifications\:

  • 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.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within 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.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.