DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

TITLE: BUREAU CHIEF

Job Location:

Address: 

150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007

 

Posting Details:

Salary: 105,600 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 

Job Summary:

This position, under the general direction of the Branch Chief of Health Care Institution Licensing, is responsible for assisting with the overall management and direction of the specific statewide licensing system, including the issuance of licenses, oversight of compliance and complaint surveys, enforcement and technical assistance. Directs the strategic planning and development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of all processes within the Bureau. Works with a variety of stakeholder groups, including other state agencies, trade associations, legislators, providers and the community at large. Responsible for the overall development
and implementation of policies and procedures, rules and legislation. Has overall authority for recruitment, hiring, orientation, ongoing training, retention and other personnel actions. Oversees the Bureau budget including all revenue activities such as billing and collections, operational spending and personnel services. Manages the state agency performance measures related to Behavioral Licensing and provides direction and oversite of the Arizona Management system for Behavioral licensing including information management systems to provide data, measurement and quality improvement. Represents the Department at meetings with health officials from the federal government, representatives from other state agencies and community groups and health professionals. Major policy and programmatic decisions as discussed with the Branch Chief and Assistant Director of the Department of Health Services. Implement contracts as approved by Procurement. Employee will be expected to make independent decisions and Judgments based on their education, experience and training; this position maintains and shares information and data of a very confidential nature.

 

Job Duties:

Overall development, management and direction of the statewide Behavioral Licensing Bureau and processes and supervises and manages programs that license Behavioral facilities.

Directs the strategic planning and development, coordination, Implementation and evaluation of all processes within the Bureau.

Provides direction and oversight of the Arizona Management system in Behavioral Licensing.

Develops and implements policies and procedures as related to the state wide Behavioral Licensing Bureau.

Works with a variety of stakeholder groups within the private and public sectors as related to the statewide Behavioral Licensing program.

Oversees the human resource function within the Bureau.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Broad range of knowledge and understanding of statutes and rules, program administration and management including specialized knowledge relating to planning, organizing directing and controlling/ coordinating Behavioral regulatory activities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of inspection and investigative methods, procedures and
techniques; data collection, research and statistical methods; contemporary trends and
practices of medical and behavioral health care systems and service delivery; program
evaluation, health care policy, licensing requirements, patient confidentiality, and
HIPAA.
- Working knowledge of division and department policies and procedures
regarding procurement and personnel, survey and· enforcement methods.
- Proficient knowledge of health care systems, state and local legislation and
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