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State of Montana Medicaid & Health Services Executive Director in Helena, Montana
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Director’s Office. The mission of the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is to improve and protect the health, well-being, and self-reliance of all Montanans. DPHHS administers a wide spectrum of programs related to public health and human services. DPHHS operations are organized into three functional areas under the Office of the Director. Each area is headed by an Executive Director who leads and directs programmatic operations and coordinates objectives and outcomes with the two other Executive Directors. This position is the Medicaid and Health Services Executive Director. The position is responsible for medical and mental health service programs by overseeing the following Department Divisions: Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, Health Resources Division, and Senior and Long Term Care Division. The position directly supervises three divisionadministratorsand two Medicaid managers, and indirectly supervises approximately 400 FTE. * * Why Join DPHHS * * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * * * Knowledge of federal and state Medicaid rules, regulations, programs, budgeting and governmental relations. * Knowledge of DPHHS structure, functions, programs, and organizational relationships and the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the operation of health programs in the State of Montana. * Knowledge of public administration including the legislative process and management of programs with statewide impact. * Leadership ability. * Ability to manage multiple and competing high-profile, sensitive or controversial issues. * Ability to develop and implement innovative and unconventional approaches to challenging situations. * Ability to establish credibility and use data to directly persuade or convince others to support an idea or direction. * Ability to direct and coordinate health service program operations and increase efficiency. * Ability to build effective networks of governmental relations that support programs administered. * Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor’s degree in business, public, hospital, or health administration; human services; health-care services; or a directly-related field. o Five or more years of senior-level management and supervisory experience of large programs with substantial staff and budgets. o Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis if the applicant has an unrelated bachelor’s degree. Preferred Qualifications (Experience): * Specific experience with Medicaid, CHIP or Medicare. * Experience in a medical field such as nursing, mental health, addiction, etc. * Experience in health facility administration. * * * * How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter * Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. * * This position may be eligible for moving and relocation reimbursement. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to DPHHS policy. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. *Title: *Medicaid & Health Services Executive Director Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141281