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The incumbent oversees the duties and assignments of the Risk Management Team, including direct supervision of three clinical staff. The Risk Management Administrator utilizes policy, compliance tools, and data trackers to support accurate reporting and promote the integrity of the bureau’s work. Responsibilities include research and evaluation of Behavioral Health provider performance, strategic planning, direct auditing and risk management activities, and ensuring quality, consistency, integration, and compliance with regulatory certification and accreditation standards. The position also identifies at-risk providers and develops multi-tiered DSAMH action plans.

• 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.

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Administration, Public Policy, Behavioral, Social or Health Science or related field.
• One year experience in program management in sectors such as Public Health, Primary Care, Policy, or Data and Evaluation which includes making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, budgets services, policies or procedures based on findings.
• Six months experience in grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.
• Knowledge of contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through coursework, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.
Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.