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HEALTH POLICY ANALYST II

FULL TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #22-002419-0035

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GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Office of Medical Benefits Management, 201 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Medicaid Behavioral Health Division is tasked with managing multiple priorities and initiatives at once, from managing and implementing policy initiatives and coverage for the public behavioral health system (PBHS) to launching, implementing, and overseeing the Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization (BHASO) which implements coverage at the direction of Medicaid and the State. Expenditures for the PBHS are in excess of 2 billion annually and the management and oversight of the work requires individuals with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines, facilitate data collection and analysis, and support leadership decisions in a complex healthcare environment.

This full time contractual position will be responsible for researching, analyzing and interpreting for implementation, health care policies, and federal and state regulations. This position will work with data to support and make recommendations for policy, and develop service requirements and implementation of new and existing BH coverage for the Medicaid Behavioral Health Division. This position will also advise, develop, and implement Medicaid financing strategies to maximize federal collections for services under the Public Behavioral Health System. This position will be responsible for summarizing the results of healthcare research and utilize data in determining the impact of BH service access, quality and cost of alternative approaches for developing and financing BH health services. This position will participate in developing and using surveys and other research methods for forecasting participation rates, access and costs of services for behavioral health programs. This position will also assist with analyzing performance metrics for the BHASO and monitoring compliance with MBE and VSBE goals. This position will work with the Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization (BHASO), with other Medicaid departments, and with the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) analyzing and anticipating the impact of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policy changes and directives on Medicaid Behavioral Health Division, the BHA and MCO policies and projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience evaluating, analyzing, researching and developing health care services, policies and programs.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy or closely related field for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have experience with health policy regulations and provider compliance; managing multiple projects with competing deadlines; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to use data to identify trends and project utilization and costs of health services.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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