New Job Samhsa Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Specialist In New Hampshire

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Mental Health Services has a full time vacancy for Program Planning & Review Specialist.

SUMMARY:

To oversee and manage the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) federally funded Community Mental Health Services Block Grant, to collaborate in the oversight of programmatic and financial planning, development and evaluation of the mental health service delivery system, and to incorporate new programs and strategies emerging within NH’s community mental health system.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops, reviews and oversees statewide service system planning, monitoring and evaluation to ensure that these activities are consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws/policies and to promote a holistic and integrated approach to mental health service delivery. Collaborates with BH staff, provider agencies , consumer/family constituents, and other stakeholders , in the development and implementation of service system monitoring activities and participates in the design and implementation of mental health system evaluations.

Coordinates the development and submission of the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Application and Behavioral Health Reports within the legislated timeframes and oversees Mental Health Block Grant purchases for utilization management and program integrity, to assure inclusion/conformance with the Bureau of Mental Health Services (BMHS) initiatives as well as local needs and resources.

Works on the development and implementation of contracts, activities and initiatives necessary to fulfill priorities of the Community Mental Health Block Grant and, where applicable, the community mental health agreement and 10-year mental health plan.

Provides staff support to the New Hampshire Behavioral Health Advisory Council to ensure the council has the information needed to fulfill its required purpose, including the review, participation, and comment on the State Plan for Mental Health Services submitted as part of the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Application.

Collaborates with BMHS staff in developing a comprehensive Behavioral Health plan for services and block grant funding allocations assuring that goals and objectives in the plan for services are closely aligned with performance contracting activities and to incorporate external resources and revenue maximization procedures into long-range service system planning.

Assesses state and regional program and resource needs to formulate statewide plans to assure BMHS’s mission, state and federal statutory mandates, and other initiatives are implemented in a cost effective manner. Identifies regional service gaps for statewide planning/development and/or multi-regional planning initiatives; collaborates with state, regional, local constituents to establish effective structures for efficient planning.

Assists in the design and production of the Public MH Consumer Survey and associates Reports assuring that NH’s Mental Health Block Grant priorities are supported by valid data.

Provides for/arranges consultation and technical assistance to executive and professional staff at the BMHS, provider agencies, key community agencies and to the public to assure integration of federally mandated program planning, monitoring , evaluation, and advocacy functions as they relate to the mission of the BMHS.

Participates in national, state, local conferences, training, peer review, planning, and evaluation meetings as required.

Supervises staff as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in government, planning, social work, psychology, education, or a human services field. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Five years' experience in a government or private agency concerned with human services activities, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Must have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing federal grants, engaging stakeholders in collaborative program development or system change initiatives.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Kerri Swenson, Mental Health Systems Administrator, [email protected], 603-271-5007.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 14.53% of pay

Other Benefits:

o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance

o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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