Behavioral Health Administrator I

Job Description

Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
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The incumbent in this position will function as the Chief of Planning Analytics within the Research, Evaluation, and Population Health Bureau at DSAMH. Duties include data collection and analysis to identify strategic planning, policy development and implementation, program evaluation and implementation of evidence-based practices, budget and expenditure management and methods to assess compliance.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Performs on-going oversight, monitoring and strategic management of the Division's behavioral health programs and operational support services such as assessment of health data, behavioral health promotion, addiction prevention programs and activities; inpatient and community-based substance use and mental health treatment and service programs; and programs that manage other types of addiction.

Ensures quality, consistency, integration and compliance with all regulatory, certification and accreditation standards.

Conducts comprehensive research and evaluation of a wide-variety of behavioral health programs to make projections by identifying trends and issues in areas such as service delivery, performance, utilization, staffing, accessibility, cost and funding.

Makes recommendations on improvements and alternative courses of action that strengthen behavioral health treatment and prevention efforts and improve health outcomes.

Participates in the development and implementation of strategies, policies and standards related to treatment and service systems.

Monitors fiscal activities for behavioral health programs and contracted providers within the DSAMH system.

Coordinates public and private behavioral health services to reduce duplicate services, align and strengthen existing services and address the needs of the community.

Analyzes state, federal and local legislation to determine impact on operations.

Facilitates the adequate dissemination of public information regarding urgent substance use and mental health concerns. Assists in developing and coordinating communication that ensures an understanding of and accessibility to behavioral health services for Delawareans.

Reviews and interprets statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.