Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Analyst II-Alcohol & Other Drug Services (Open & Promotional)

JOB NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on November 28, 2023 to extend the Final Filing Date.
This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous.
" San Mateo County Health is seeking experienced individuals for the position of Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Analyst II-Alcohol & Other Drug Services to, under general supervision, provide a variety of analytical and administrative services for assigned alcohol and other drug services unit; monitor and evaluate treatment and prevention program performance and contract deliverables; administer substance use treatment programs and prevention partnerships; research and interpret federal, state and local regulations and requirements for treatment and prevention services; liaison to contracted providers; ensure compliance with grant and program regulations and procedures; and complete related work as required.
There are currently two vacancies in the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (BHRS) Division, in the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Unit located in Belmont.
The BHRS Analyst will travel/drive throughout the County to meet with providers, attend meetings, and occasionally to represent the County at the State level.
These positions are a hybrid of remote and on-site work.
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Integrated Medication Assisted Treatment (IMAT) AnalystWorks with the IMAT Team.
IMAT serves individuals with chronic and harmful substance use, including opioids and alcohol, through outreach, education, brief crisis intervention, case management, therapy and warm handoff to treatment.
The IMAT Team has clinical staff embedded in the San Mateo Medical Center Emergency Department who provide services in jails, shelters, residential detoxification and other field-based programs.
The IMAT Analyst duties include programmatic and administrative monitoring of key Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery programs related to Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), including documentation standards, electronic health record tracking, data reporting; implementing tracking and reporting measures for various funding streams; liaison with key MAT program partners including the, San Mateo Medical Center staff, Correctional Health Services, contracted treatment providers, the CA Bridge Substance Use Navigator (SUN), and others.
Key tracking and analysis duties involve gathering and reviewing a variety of data points (referrals, utilization, service provision, equity metrics) and compliance standards and reporting to key stakeholders including the County Board of Supervisors, SMC Health Leadership as well as an external review organization.
Assignments also includes monitoring Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment programs and the Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) for Drug Medi-Cal certification and documentation requirements, as well as other statutory and regulatory requirements.
Monitoring duties include participation in the development of Request for Proposal (RFP) for substance used treatment services, develop, negotiate, monitor and amend contracts with community based SUD providers, analyze contractor access to care to assure timeliness and equitability, monitor treatment capacity, monitor, evaluate, and ensure AOD contractors compliance with performance goals and fiscal requirements including budget analysis, costs reports, quarterly budget monitoring and utilization reviews, annual site visits, and client chart audits.
Investigate grievances, assure compliance with Cultural and Linguistic Access Standards (CLAS), utilize Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and monitor compliance of CAPS.
Response to state and federal audits with evidence of local compliance.
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Policy AnalystWorks closely with AOD Health Services Manager II, AOD Management Analyst and with other key staff from BHRS such as Quality Management, Contracts, Management Information System and BHRS Health IT.
The BHRS Policy Analyst duties include reviewing, interpreting, disseminating, and monitoring State policy initiatives, policy updates, compliance requirements, and performance monitoring to comply with all applicable standards.
This work will involve the development of monitoring and compliance tools in support of Process Improvement Project (PIP) and quality improvement efforts; developing policies and procedures of internal documentation manual on the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System, CalAIM, and SUD regulatory and monitoring requirements in the areas of access and availability of services, network adequacy, utilization review and utilization management, coordination of care, quality assurance and performance improvement, beneficiary rights and protection, SUD NX Avatar Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Provides on-going support with AOD provider’s directory, annual state and federal compliance audits and compliance monitoring activities and related reporting, Quality of Care External Quality Review, development of Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) and DMC site visit monitoring tool.
The ideal candidates have experience and are well versed in: For the BHRS IMAT Analyst positionHarm reduction methods and medications for addiction treatment for substance use.
Programmatic and administrative monitoring.
Contract negotiations, writing and monitoring.
Tracking record of program design, implementing and assessing key performance measures.
Innovating and implementing program changes.
Tracking budgets, applying for and monitoring grants.
For the BHRS Policy Analyst positionInterpreting changing federal, state and local regulatory requirements and their impact on county compliance, standards, and policies.
Assisting in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Utilizing exceptional partnering skills, independent judgment, and informed decisions.
For both positionsProviding technical assistance to contracted partners and community partners, including the ability to articulate BHRS' Strategic Initiatives and interpret the implications for providers.
Identifying current trends and anticipate the future needs of providers and the community.
Participating in continuous quality improvement efforts for programs and services.
Making presentations and facilitating meetings with boards and other groups.
Additionally, candidates must be highly organized with the ability to manage various details and projects; possess ability to work in a team environment; demonstrate analytical capability and data analysis; and possess strong oral and written business communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
NOTE: The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Open & Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time.
The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%).
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
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Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Apply immediately.
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~Final Filing Date: ContinuousCombined Civil Service and Departmental Interviews: December 13 & 14, 2023 Finalist Interviews: Week of January 8, 2024 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Talent Acquisition Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (110823) Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Analyst II-G079)