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Job Posting closes: Open until Filled
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Agency Information:
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
Protecting Kansans, Promoting Recovery and Supporting Self Sufficiency
https://www.kdads.ks.gov/
About the Position
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Work Schedule: M-F
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Integrated Care Project Manager
Compensation: Up to a maximum salary of $58,460.00 annually.
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Integrated Care Project Manager serves the Policy and Regulations division by providing project oversight, progress review, technical assistance, and project reporting on new and existing projects related to integrated care across Kansas. This position works to support the efforts of KDADS by advancing integrated care practices, referral systems, and data-sharing between primary care and behavioral health care providers. This position is responsible for synthesizing the information gathered from quality reviews of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program as it relates to integrated care, using that information to identify opportunities for better integration, and collaborating with the CCBHC Quality Assurance and Technical Assistance teams to address the identified needs. The incumbent will be responsible for oversight of grant funds and allocations, data collection and reporting, programmatic planning and implementation, and identifying training and development opportunities as the work relates to the grant.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Program Planning & Implementation
With the assistance of, and in partnership with, the Association of Community Mental Health Centers (ACMCHK), Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs), Other grantee organizations, KDADS and KDHE staff, develop a program for integration of primary care screening, monitoring, and referral to services within the CCBHC system. The programs may be in the form of implementing evidence-based practices or evidence-based tools in order to identify primary care concerns within individuals served. These programs will provide CCBHCs the tools to improve timely access to services, plan and implement enhanced primary care monitoring within centers, and expand the scope of evidence-based practice treatment and recovery services. This role will work with the CCBHC Technical Assistance team and KDADS Program Evaluation teams to expand data reporting and utilization of data across care modalities within the State.
Advise and provide technical expertise to the Behavioral Health Quality and Technical Assistance Program Manager regarding changes in program implementation as a result of inclusion in the SAMHSA PIPBHC: States and PIPBHC grants. Ensure consistency in messaging regarding the integration of services; including, consistency between the FQHC and CMHC roles between the two grants, communication regarding expectations of each provider network in integrated care, and state-wide stakeholder messaging with MCOs and other provider networks regarding integrated care efforts.
If regulatory or policy changes are identified, work with the Policy and Regulations Specialist to ensure BHS commission participation in the regulation drafting process.
Training and Development
In cooperation with the ACMHCK and the CCBHC team, provide guidance on conducting a community needs assessment that includes physical health concerns. Document the process of community needs assessments with successes, challenges, gaps, and lessons learned in order to develop best practices for consideration. Collaborate with Wichita State and the CCBHC Technical Assistant Specialists to develop training plans and knowledge development of KDADS programming to the CMHC/CCBHC system as it relates to integrated care. Develop tools to evaluate the effectiveness of trainings provided to center staff, KDADS staff, or other staff as needed.
Represents KDADS on calls involving the integration of care across Kansas.
Collaboration
Build and maintain relationships with the ACMHCK,CMHCs/CCBHCs contacts, and primary care organizations to successfully integrate primary care need identification and referral to services within behavioral health provider organizations.
In coordination with the CCBHC QA and Technical Assistance Teams, makes detailed recommendations to the , Behavioral Health Quality and Technical Assistance and Director of Policy and Regulation regarding policy and regulatory reforms needed to successfully integrate care in Kansas.
The incumbent will work within BHS, KDADS as a whole, and in collaboration with partnered state agencies (KDHE, KDCF, KDOC, etc.) to expand knowledge about the programs within BHS and how those programs interact with the CCBHC program and other community programs run by other agencies. Through this work, the role will look at developing out a sustainability plan for integrated care services across Kansas utilizing all agencies connected as part of Kansas safety net of clinics; including, but not limited to, MCOs, PRTFs, State Hospital Systems, FQHCs, RHCs, Health Departments, etc.
Travel
Travel as needed for site visit reviews, meetings for both PIPBHC grantees as needed and other grant related purposes.
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to ensuring the agency is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and/or acts of terrorism. Assists other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement:
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Four years of experience in Behavioral or Social Sciences or human services
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Experience managing projects from start to finish
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Experience in developing, implementing, and/or evaluating programs
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Leadership experience in a position that requires knowledge of state agency relations, state policies, and prevention and treatment services in Kansas
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Extensive knowledge of and experience with issues surrounding behavioral health services, primary care services and social services
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Two years of experience working with public health entities
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Federal, State, and Local grant planning, implementation, and management experience
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Strong communication skills
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Travel Required (up to 20%)
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Unrestricted Driver’s License
Preferred:
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Experience working with and/or in Community Mental Health Centers or Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
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Experience in developing, implementing, and/or evaluating programs
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Leadership experience in a position that requires knowledge of state agency relations, state policies, and prevention and treatment services in Kansas
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Extensive knowledge of and experience with issues surrounding behavioral health services, primary care services and social services
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Experience interacting with public health, social service professionals, administrators, and state officials
Recruiter Contact Information
KDADS – Human Resources Recruiter
503 S. Kansas Ave
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-0463
Fax: 785-368-6688
Email: [email protected]
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612
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