Summary

This job involves leading a team to develop and manage Medicaid policies for fee-for-service providers, ensuring broad access to behavioral health and long-term care services across Michigan.

The role also handles special projects assigned by department leaders to meet key priorities.

It's a good fit for experienced managers with a background in healthcare policy, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to promoting equitable services for residents.

Key Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
Four years of professional experience, including two years at the experienced (P11) level or one year at the advanced (12) level
Equivalent substitution: High school completion plus two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level, or one year at the 15 level
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage complex section activities
Experience in policy analysis, development, and promulgation for Medicaid or similar programs
Knowledge of behavioral health and long-term care service delivery
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace

Full Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

State Administrative Manager 15

Plan, organize, direct, and manage the overall section activities in related analysis, development, and promulgation of a broad and complex array of Medicaid policies for fee for service providers. This section is responsible for establishing broad access to a diverse provider network, ensuring the seamless delivery of services across the entire Behavioral Health and Long-Term Care (LTC) continuum. In addition, the position oversees special coverages and assignments as delegated by Department leadership based upon organizational priorities.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.

If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Requirements

Education

Experience

Qualifications

Additional Information

The physical location of this position is 400 South Pine Street, Lansing.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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