DMHAS Compliance Policy Advisor

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. 
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov. 

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In the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services this class is accountable for directing the agency’s compliance program ensuring ethical and lawful conduct of all staff throughout the system of care.

• Directs the agency compliance program including administration, investigation and enforcement of compliance plan and policies;
• Develops or assists in development of related policies and procedures to comply with federal and state requirements;
• Analyzes state and federal laws and regulations and final rules issued by federal government agencies relevant to healthcare environment;
• Oversees compliance officers serving as a focal point for compliance program activities;
• Develops agency wide compliance work plan and works with facilities compliance officers in development of localized work plans;
• Works with facilities and assesses risk areas;
• Oversees implementation, monitoring and enforcement of written policies on specific laws and program requirements;
• Coordinates and supports monitoring and auditing procedures;
• Reviews documentation and information relevant to compliance activities including but not limited to patient records, billing records, contract agreements, sanction screening, credentialing and/or verification of employee qualification, client rights, etc.;
• Monitors agency controls as well as detect and intervene with potential compliance issues across system of care;
• Consults with Office of the Attorney General regarding interpretation of state and federal laws and actions including possible infractions;
• Promotes compliance program through education and training;
• Ensures compliance issues addressed and responds to all compliance concerns;
• Reviews and analyzes pending federal and state legislation;
• Assists in evaluation and development of alternative analysis and makes recommendations concerning agency program proposals, rules and policies;
• Chairs Executive Compliance Committee;
• Represents and speaks on behalf of the Commissioner on all matters pertaining to compliance issues;
• Manages compliances hot-line;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • methods and procedures of research;
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, Stark Laws, Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the anti-kickback statute;
  • polices administered by Office of the Inspector General;
  • state document procedures;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to draft policy and interpret legislation and administrative regulations, proposals and reports.

Nine (9) years of professional experience in a healthcare agency with primary responsibility for the research, development, planning and review of compliance, legislative and/or regulatory programs.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master's degree in public policy, public administration, public health, health care administration, nursing or a related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Incumbents in this class are required to obtain and maintain the HCCA Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) within twelve months of employment.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.