Lead Substance Use Disorder Policy Analyst

Come work for a company that makes a difference within the communities of the State of California. This company works on cutting-edge prevention programming, providing counties with an independent administrative and fiscal intergovernmental structure.

Our client helps fund, develop, and implement California's mental health services and educational programs.

As a mental health organization, this company actively seeks to support qualified disabled candidates in obtaining employment with their company and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please complete the self-identification section of the application.

This company offers a VERY Generous Benefits Package, including :

• 10% company-sponsored retirement account (401a) 100% vested additional compensation / retirement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance, Wellness Program, FSA
• Generous PTO plan

Job Title : Lead Substance Use Disorder Policy Analyst

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000

Department : Managed Care Operations

Reports To : Director of Managed Care Operations or Senior Director of Managed Care Operations

FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Model : Remote

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Could vary depending on business needs)

JOB SUMMARY :

The Lead Substance Abuse Policy Analyst specializes in Substance Use Disorder (SUD)policy and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) / Drug Medi-Cal State Plan analysis, serving as a subject matter expert in government policy.

This pivotal role involves supporting member county plans in executing plan functions such as interpreting regulatory and sub-regulatory guidance, developing policies & procedures and developing / delivering trainings in SUD-related areas, as well as supporting ongoing Electronic Health Record (EHR) development by documenting SUD treatment workflows and supporting design of modules tailored for documenting substance use treatment services.

Under the guidance of senior leadership, this position collaborates with various stakeholders, including other governmental agencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to :

• Serve as a subject matter expert in Substance Use Disorder government policy and analysis; ensure compliance with all relevant state, federal, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Develop company procedures intended to ensure county compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Collect, analyze and effectively present data related to quality and performance management activities.
• Advise county contacts on best practices and policy implementation strategies related to substance use disorder MHP policies.
• Support development and design of EHR modules specifically aimed at supporting substance use disorder treatment documentation.
• Collaborate closely with EHR and clinical staff to ensure the EHR modules meet clinical needs and compliance standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of procedures and EHR systems.
• Develop and / or facilitate training programs for internal staff, county personnel, and other relevant stakeholders on substance use policies, EHR functionalities, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of policy changes, training materials, and system updates.

Required Education / Experience :

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in policy analysis, program evaluation, or a closely related field, with a specific focus on substance use disorders.
• Experience working within a county behavioral health plan preferred.
• Clinical certification / licensing preferred.

Skills and Attributes :

Deep knowledge of substance use disorder policies and governmental MHP at the California state, federal, and local levels;

demonstrate ability to read, understand and implement regulatory language.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply research to practical solutions in a government administration setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to create clear and effective training and policy materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives without direct supervision.
• Proven ability to train and educate a diverse group of learners, including clinical and administrative staff.
• Strong technical proficiency in healthcare IT systems, particularly EHR Systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to enhance strategies

COMPUTER SKILLS Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe, Google office suite, and other modern connectivity applications (Zoom, Slack, Asana) for daily internal communication.

LANGUAGE SKILLS and MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and respond appropriately through written or verbal form;

demonstrate tactfulness when communicating, including internal communication with staff members of all levels; ability to communicate with a variety of audiences effectively.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all measure units using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING Demonstrate the ability to effectively apply common sense and follow through to daily tasks; demonstrate the ability to work with little or no supervision;

demonstrate excellent analytical skills; demonstrate the ability to efficiently conduct research and ask appropriate probing questions to complete necessary tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use phone and headset; use hands, arms, fingers to type;
• answer phones; write; use calculator; demonstrate strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds; demonstrate clear vision to read printed materials and a computer screen;

hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

SENSORY DEMANDS - The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration. The incumbent must also spend long hours on the computer entering information which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

MENTAL DEMANDS - There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant pressure. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.

REGULAR WORK SCHEDULE Varies depending on business needs; however, the company's regular business hours are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, Monday Friday.