Sheppard Pratt · 2 weeks ago
Licensing Specialist
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expSheppard Pratt is dedicated to changing lives through a multi-disciplined approach. The Licensing Specialist is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the licensing process and ensuring compliance with state regulations, processing applications for licenses and certifications with government agencies.
CharityEducationHealth CareNon ProfitSpecial Education
Hiring Manager
Emma Edwards
Responsibilities
Coordinate and submit all initial and renewal state licensing applications for programs and locations
Initiate, maintain, and manage licensing and renewal files, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Verify application information and prepare required documentation for internal review and approval prior to submission
Monitor licensing deadlines and ensure applications are submitted and processed within established timeframes
Track application submissions and provide routine status updates to internal stakeholders
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of licensed programs and locations
Communicate pertinent changes, updates, and inquiries to and from state licensing and regulatory authorities
Serve as a point of contact for department leaders and local behavioral health agencies regarding licensing requirements and application status
Ensure compliance with state laws, regulatory standards, local behavioral health agency requirements, and internal policies throughout the licensing process
Collaborate with compliance auditors and internal partners to support conformance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
Monitor licensing-related documentation and compliance standards to identify potential risks or areas of vulnerability
Assist in gathering, organizing, and validating data for audits, reviews, and compliance activities related to licensing operations
Prepare and maintain accurate licensing records, reports, and supporting documentation
Assist in the preparation of informational, statistical, and status reports related to licensing activities
Enter audit and review results into databases or tracking tools, as directed
Present or contribute to reports of findings for internal programs, committees, or subcommittees, including the Corporate Compliance Committee, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public health, human services or related field is required. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
One to two years of experience working in healthcare, insurance, operations, or related field is required
Ability to interpret, analyze, and understand healthcare related regulations including Medicare and Medicaid program rules and regulations for hospital and outpatient services
Knowledge of state and local regulations for Behavioral Health Authorities
Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations
Ability to interpret, analyze, and understand accreditation requirements
Preferred
Prior experience in behavioral health and licensing is preferred
Benefits
A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous mileage reimbursement program
Company
Sheppard Pratt
Sheppard Pratt is a behavioral health and special education system.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Horizon Foundation
2023-01-19Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Harsh Trivedi
President and CEO
Donna Richardson
Vice President & Chief Development Officer
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