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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50705803 |
Description Activated On: 10/14/2026 12:12:34 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is a program office within the Department of Human Services (DHS). OMHSAS’ Bureau of Policy, Planning and Program Development is responsible for providing a full range of policy and regulatory planning, services and system design, and research within OMHSAS. This is completed in collaboration with other state agencies, stakeholder groups, counties, federal agencies, managed care organizations, and community agencies that provide services to individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. The BPPPD Deputy Director oversees two division: the Division of Behavioral Health Medicaid Policy and the Division of Behavioral Health Grants. • Division of Behavioral Health Medicaid Policy has the responsibility for management of a wide array of behavioral health Medicaid policy work including In-Lieu of Services, Supplemental Services Review Committee, Value Based Purchasing, Community Based Care Management, PA 67 Waiver, Policy Clarifications, the Medicaid State Plan, HealthChoices Contracts, Medicaid Member Handbooks, supporting maintenance of the Behavioral Health Services Reporting Classification Codes, Mental Health Parity, implementation of federal Final Rule implementation, Medicaid re-entry programs, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Institutions of Mental Diseases, Medial Necessity Criteria, responding to federal Notice of Public Rule Making, HR 1 Implementation, and providing Medicaid expertise for all OMHSAS bulletins, legislative analysis and regulations. The Division also manages an 1115 Medicaid Waiver for substance use disorder. • The Division of Behavioral Health Grants has the responsibility for management of all OMHSAS grants including two behavioral health block grants, the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (CMHSBG) and Projects Assisting the Transition from Homelessness (PATH), along any additional grant funds managed by OMHSAS which currently includes the Clinical High Risk for Psychosis Grant and several TTI grants. The Division of BH Policy proactively seeks out additional grant funding to meet the needs of the behavioral health system in Pennsylvania in alignment with OMHSAS Executive Priorities. In addition, this Division manages the grant funded electronic learning management system, MyOMHSAS. In order to complete these responsibilities, the Deputy Director is expected to have the following skills: • Knowledge of the principles and methods of human services program planning, development, and administration. • Knowledge of the functions and resources of federal human services organizations and programs. • Ability to analyze and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. • Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate human services programs and practices. • Ability to analyze and interpret program and fiscal data. • Ability to communicate effectively orally. • Ability to communicate effectively in writing. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. • Ability to lead and manage multiple teams |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. The incumbent in this position functions as the BPPPD Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Medicaid Policy and Grants and is responsible for the development and management of professional work related to behavioral health services which includes a full range of supervisory responsibilities; planning and management of current and new initiatives to support the goals of OMHSAS related to Medicaid and Grants programs; reviewing and analyzing Medicaid and Grant programs and determining the impact on behavioral health services; consultations, and coordination of all required Medicaid and Grant activities under the Bureau Director. The incumbent is expected to work in an highly independent manner and with considerable initiative. The incumbent supervises and directs the work of all staff within two Divisions, and specialist contractors when utilized. The Deputy Director is responsible for supervising subordinate staff by directing the assignment of work, communication of quality standards and deadlines for assigned work, reviewing staff work products and providing substantive feedback to the employee, supervisory conferences, and evaluation of work performance which includes proactively communicating feedback to staff on their individual performance. The Deputy Director is also responsible for employee development, employee training, and employee performance reviews. The Deputy Director responsibilities include: •Plans and directs the organization, development, implementation, and evaluation of a human services program for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Develops, reviews, analyzes, evaluates, and revises program objectives, policies, standards, and budgetary requirements behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Determines, recommends, and implements program policy based on programmatic, legislative, or budgetary requirements for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Identifies human services program needs, goals, objectives, and reporting requirements for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Determines and recommends appropriate resources for program service delivery for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Determines the need for and oversees the installation, integration, and upgrading of management information technology systems for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants, specifically the MyOMHSAS electronic learning management system. •Oversees, coordinates, and evaluates ongoing program operations or contracted services provided and recommends program modifications or changes for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Designs methods to collect, analyze, interpret, and monitor data related to behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Directs technical assistance regarding policy and procedural issues to contracted vendors or state-mandated, county-administered human services programs for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Directs the preparation of advanced planning documents to attain federal financial participation and certification for program service development, implementation, modification, evaluation, and information technology systems support behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. This specifically includes the Medicaid State Plan, all Medicaid federal waivers, and the Mental Health State Plan submitted as a part of the CMHSBG. •Provides technical guidance, direction, and assistance to operating officials in coordinating activities and achieving program objectives for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Collaborates with other state agencies on analyses involving issues of common interest and importance related to behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Reviews current and proposed federal, state, or local program plans and legislation affecting the human services program area and monitors the operations and reporting requirements for behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Develops initiatives and recommendations for program and budgetary modifications related to behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Analyzes new program proposals or revisions to existing programs and provides recommendations related to behavioral health Medicaid Policy and behavioral health grants. •Performs the full range of supervisory duties. •An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements. Performs other related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. The incumbent in this position carries out responsible and professional work under the direction of the Bureau Director. The employee is expected to work with significant independence and with considerable initiative. Routine day to day decisions are to be made by the Deputy Director based on the broad direction of the Bureau Director. For higher level decisions, the Division Director is expected to proactively generate options for policy solutions through thorough analysis and provide recommendations to the Bureau Director and other executive leadership to inform executive level decisions. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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