Mental Health Program Administrator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Within the Division of Health Care Plan Contracting & Oversight, Bureau of Managed Care Certification and Surveillance, the incumbent will assist New York State in providing daily oversight of Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to ensure compliance with Public Health Law Articles 44 and 49 as well as 10 NYCRR Part 98. Specific duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Management of the Bureau databases used to track MCO Contracts and MCO Contacts, produce reports when requested. Review of Contract submissions and database updates.

Analyze state and federal legislation related to managed care and review for impact on existing program operations. Serve as lead for the management of Bureau SharePoint sites Management of multiple Bureau shared mailboxes. Prepare reports and draft correspondence in relation to MCO survey activities.

Draft reports, policies, and procedures for internal and external review and distribution. Issue written correspondence with MCO's once approved. Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service as a Health Program Administrator, SG-18 OR a current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive, service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the NYS Civil Service Law to Health Program Administrator, SG-18, Health Program Administrator Trainee 1,NS, or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2, NS

Non-Competitive Candidates via NY HELPS Program: Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. Health Program Administrator, Trainee 2: Five years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness. Health Program Administrator, Trainee 1: Four years of experience* in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

*Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Medicaid Program, excellent organizational and communication skills; Experience in handling confidential information; Strong attention to detail; Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and maintain accurate records and filing systems, including the creation of efficient and effective electronic filing systems; Experience using various computer software such as, Microsoft Office products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel and Power Point), Webex, Zoom and Adobe Pro. Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program.

No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S

Savings Bonds And many more... The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities

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