Washington State Department of Social and Health Services · 1 day ago
DSHS HCLA Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Policy Program Manager
Olympia, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Policy Program Manager to provide expertise and guidance on complex issues related to behavioral health and developmental disabilities. The role involves managing regulatory oversight obligations and developing policies and procedures to ensure consistency across the state.
GovernmentHealth CareSocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Manage the development of program specific policies and procedures
Manage the development of program specific certification inspection and complaint investigation processes and follow up visit processes
Manage policy related to legislative, fiscal, and labor activities
Manage the development of a process for program-specific complaint/inspector orientation and training to role and functions
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in public administration, social work, behavioral health or other health and social service area AND a minimum of three years experience in a setting that supports individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, vulnerable adults, or similar; AND three years of experience in implementing state legislature initiatives
Bachelor's degree in related field as described above; AND five years' experience in a setting that supports individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, vulnerable adults, or similar; AND five years of experience in implementing state legislature initiatives
Experience in the above areas will substitute year for year for the educational requirement
Ability to see the big picture when several diverse subjects are at issue for policy development
Knowledge of public policy issues related to a subject-matter field and regulatory oversight authority
Understanding rulemaking process in WA state
Knowledge of WA state administrative laws and regulations, and policies related to community-based, person-centered care
Exceptional technical writing skills with ability to develop effective written documents, materials, and tools
Understanding of DSHS, RCS, DDA, and ability to describe these department services, programs, positions, and points of view clearly to different individuals with diverse interests
Ability to manage with little need for oversight, includes time management meeting project timelines staying focused and organized while balancing competing priorities, and completing quality work that meets rapid deadlines
Clear and compassionate customer service
Applies equity, diversity, inclusion, and access principles (EDAI)
Ability to organize and prioritize distribution of projects amongst appropriate subject matter experts and set deadlines for final review and approval
Skill in written and oral communication to prepare briefings or recommendations to managers and negotiate solutions to disputed recommendations
Ability to research problems and issues, including evaluating the content of new or modified legislation to determine its impact on the agency's programs or resources
Preferred
Project management experience
Policy program management, rulemaking, workgroup, and stakeholder experience
Knowledge of the overall mission, functions, and organization of DSHS, HCLA, RCS, and Developmental Disabilities Residential Services, operations, processes, goals, and objectives
Company
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services offers long-term care and behavioral health assistance to the community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Candice Yi, MSW, LICSW
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/SCC
Charles Southerland
Chief Executive Officer
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