Department of Mental Health Care Manager - Limited Service

Overview

This job involves work with the DMH Adult Unit and the DMH Children and Family Unit with a focus on oversight of the mental health Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) statewide Medicaid program. This work includes reviewing applications and making clinical determinations for Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) for adults receiving Community Rehabilitation and Treatment (CRT) services as well as children receiving Intensive Home and Community Based Services (IHCBS). The eligibility determination process includes processing and tracking applications, effective communication with other state agencies including the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA), support and technical assistance to all designated agencies and specialized service agencies statewide, and participation in statewide implementation groups and committees that support continuous improvement of mental health services. This role interacts with billing & financial teams, DMH & DVHA policy units, quality management, care management, the DMH legal team. The role also involves collaboration with community providers around complex clinical situations. It may include developing and providing training for providers on HCBS regulations, clinical eligibility determinations, measurement and reporting. Familiarity with Vermont's public mental health system of care, HCBS and/or Medicaid funding, eligibility determinations for mental health services, ANSA/CANS, and serious mental illness will all be assets in this position.

 

Limited-Service Position through 06/30/2025

Who May Apply

This position, Department of Mental Health Care Manager - Limited Service (Job Requisition #50599), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 
 
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact patricia.singer@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a variety of settings, primarily within the Central Office but with need for travel, at times, to other settings such as general hospitals and community mental health centers for which private means of transportation must be available. 

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in a mental health related field AND four (4) years of clinical experience in counseling, social work, psychology or nursing, including experience with adults with severe emotional disturbance, including two (2) years of experience in a community-based system of care.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of treatment options including inpatient treatment for adults.

Special Requirements

Currently licensed mental health professional such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor; or possession of Vermont license within six months of hire.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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