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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

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Job Title: DATEP Surveyor- Atlanta

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Ave SE, Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Remote

Travel: Roughly 75%

Job Summary:

Conducts compliance surveys of providers for adherence to Department rules and regulations, primarily focusing on Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs (DATEP). Acts as subject matter expert in required areas. Functions as a resource within the Division of Strategy, Technology, and Performance based upon the needs at any given time. Travel statewide approximately 60-75% of the time, on average, and will vary depending on need.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintains working knowledge of all rules and regulations that are used to evaluate compliance.
• Plans, schedules and implements compliance surveys, as assigned.
• Evaluates provider compliance and adherence to requirements, and draws conclusions based on evidence provided to develop findings of deficiency and to determine license eligibility.
• Prepares detailed, thorough, professional and accurate reports by incorporating data analysis, data interpretation, rules and regulations which describe complex and/or technical information that can sustain legal challenges.
• Works closely with other staff to ensure survey instrument adequately reflects provider requirements, policy, rules, regulations, laws, etc.
• Acts as subject matter expert in field of expertise.
• Independently conducts onsite visits.
• Maintains records in accordance with State and Federal laws at all times.
• Completes accurate, thorough, and timely entry of information into databases and applications.
• Communicates effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing, with providers and other stakeholders, including other DBHDD offices and divisions.
• Provides technical assistance to providers regarding policy, rules, and regulation requirements.
• Use critical thinking skills to determine risks to individuals being served.
• Represents DBHDD professionally during all interactions with providers and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience or Associate's degree in a related field and three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of DATEP and MAT services.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, preferably within DATEP services.
• Professional licensure or credentialing in a related field (certified addiction professional, nursing etc.)
• Experience conducting compliance audits based on regulations, legal requirements and/or accreditation standards.
• Exceptional computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.