Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services Policy Analyst

Title: Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services Policy Analyst

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: $34.00 - $40.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location: Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website: www.dmas.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services Policy Analyst in the Behavioral Health Division.

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

This position is responsible for supporting the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) team on a day-to-day basis by assisting in the development and management of policy initiatives.

This involves having an understanding of all ARTS policies and business-as-usual operations to help drive the development and management of new policy initiatives and modifications to the ARTS Benefit with the overall goal of reducing substance use disorder-related fatalities in the Commonwealth. Functions will include analyzing and interpreting existing policy as well as assisting with the development of new policies and regulations.

Position will serve as a subject matter expert for the ARTS benefit, with an emphasis on special projects and new initiatives developed by the ARTS team and the Behavioral Health division.

The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave. 

Located in beautiful Central Virginia, the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond, VA area visit: https://www.virginia.org/

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values – service, collaboration, trust, problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are | Become who you want to be | That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Considerable experience with substance use disorders.

Considerable experience working with or for health care service providers.

Experience of Medicaid.

Experience of program development/planning/implementation.

Considerable experience with Microsoft Office products.

Considerable experience in interpretation and application of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Considerable experience in meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience working with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Experience with the Virginia General Assembly.

Experience with medication for opioid use disorder and harm reduction services.

Experience with strategic planning.

Experience with policy development, analysis, and/or implementation.

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.

All applicants for employment must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. DMAS participates in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures, to include the Commonwealth’s Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, Education Checks if applicable, Work History Verification with references.

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