Adult Behavioral Health Initiatives Manager

Title: Adult Behavioral Health Initiatives Manager

State Role Title: 19215

Hiring Range: UP to $89,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central Office

Agency Website:www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as the Adult Behavioral Health Initiatives Manager. The purpose of this position is to provide program development, administrative leadership, implementation, oversight, and support related to behavioral health system planning for DBHDS. Primary areas of focus include administrative oversight of programs and services related to serious mental illness and development; support for ongoing systems transformation including STEP VA, CCBHC, internal and external Quality and Outcomes Committees; as well as oversight of Exhibit D's, SFAs, and community behavioral health programs related to strengthening the overall system of care in Viriginia for people with serious mental illness, mental health needs, and behavioral health disorders. This position will be a member of the Community Services Division, a division within the agency that encompasses behavioral health and developmental disabilities.

Additional duties include:
• Administration and management of program and services funds (including oversight of contracts), agency/division initiatives and critical strategic priorities within community services and behavioral health.
• Providing subject matter expertise, oversight, and development of new/current initiatives to strengthen Virginia's system of care.
• Leading and supporting the implementation of ongoing and current systems transformation efforts by managing and overseeing specific programs/services or aspects of these transformation efforts.
• Developing, monitoring, and evaluating community services programs (e.g. programs/services funding allocated to DBHDS and/or DBHDS-Grants to Localities).
• Planning and distributing disbursements of funds for services/programs.
• Working collaboratively with fellow managers, office directors, and others in the Division to support Division and Agency goals.
• Providing innovative solutions to existing and newly identified systemic concerns through the development of provider capacity, education, and technical expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral health systems, including emerging practices and effective systems of care, and possess a solid level of data literacy.
• Experience with and the ability to coordinate, develop, implement, and oversee programs and services, particularly as related to driving governmental systems of care toward more effective delivery models.
• Knowledge of statutes, regulations, policies, and standards that govern health systems.
• Experience in staff management and supervision.
• Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate multiple diverse yet interrelated projects.
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude in planning and strategy development.
• Strong writing and critical analysis skills, as well as effective meeting/work group facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively in small and large group settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively with office directors, staff, other divisions/offices to support divisional and agency goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Team player, collaborative, independent, and growth-mindset oriented. High degree of self-awareness; demonstrate respect and cultural humility with interpersonal relationships.

Additional Considerations

DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/DBHDS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.