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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

CalAIM Administrator

Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $173K/yr

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a CalAIM Administrator for the County of Santa Barbara Health Department. This role involves leading the CalAIM program to improve health outcomes, overseeing initiatives such as Enhanced Care Management and the Justice-Involved Initiative, and ensuring effective project management and collaboration across departments.

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Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs activities related to the CalAIM initiative, including Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports, and the Justice-Involved Initiative, in alignment with County Health’s strategic goals

Serves as a member of the County’s management team; establishes annual or mid-term priorities, goals, and operational plans; and provides oversight, monitoring, and reporting of CalAIM-related activities across County Health, Behavioral Wellness, Sheriffs, Probation, and other county departments and programs

Develops, administers, and evaluates services and programs to ensure compliance with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requirements, CalAIM milestones, and performance goals; monitors policy changes and informs leadership of impacts

Collaborates with internal and external partners, including community agencies, contracted providers, County divisions, and stakeholders, to deliver integrated services and address barriers to implementation

Prepares project schedules, scopes initiatives, organizes and participates in project team meetings, and ensures timely submission of required CalAIM deliverables, including Monthly Dashboard Reports, Quarterly Reports, and other DHCS-mandated documentation

Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, training, and change management strategies to support CalAIM initiatives; provides training and technical assistance to County staff and stakeholders

Supervises and provides guidance to professional, paraprofessional, and support staff, including the ECM team; conducts performance evaluations, hiring, employee development, and discipline as needed

Conducts fiscal oversight in partnership with the Department’s Fiscal team by analyzing billing and productivity reports, identifying opportunities for improvement, and cultivating strategies to enhance performance and efficiency

Researches, analyzes, and prepares reports, contracts, plans, and other documents related to CalAIM programs; presents findings and updates to leadership, County Executive Office (CEO), Board of Supervisors, committees, and community stakeholders

Troubleshoots and resolves program or operational issues and develops strategies to overcome barriers to successful implementation

Represents County Health on professional committees, collaborates with state and local partners, and provides highly responsible staff assistance to executive leadership

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Healthcare program managementMedi-Cal regulationsCalAIM initiativesProject managementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingCollaboration skillsProblem-solving abilitiesConflict resolutionGroup facilitation

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in public health administration, healthcare administration, nursing, behavioral/mental health sciences or a related field

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Health Services Program Management including at least three (3) years as a supervisor or manager

Proven experience in healthcare program management, with a strong understanding of Medi-Cal and related regulatory requirements

Knowledge of CalAIM initiatives, including Enhanced Care Management and Justice Involved programs

Demonstrated ability to interpret, implement, and monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations

Strong leadership and project management skills to oversee cross-functional teams and complex program rollouts

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal departments, community partners, and state agencies

Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to identify opportunities for system improvement and innovation

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment

Benefits

Retirement reciprocity

Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

Generous County Defined Benefit Plan

Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans

Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums

On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members

Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits

Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!

Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment

Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement

Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)

Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting

County Paid Term Life Insurance

County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance

Childcare and Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance may apply

Flexible work schedule may apply