IMPACT Compliance Specialist - Program Coordinator

Job Details Title: IMPACT Compliance Specialist - Program Coordinator Job Category: Civil Service Duties: Process Management:1. Implement a complex initial certification and annual recertification application process, utilizing the HFS IMPACT system for both: a) mental health provider entities who are applying to become BHCs; and for, b) existing CMHCs seeking approval to provide subspecialty services.2. Conduct initial reviews and communicate to a provider when their application is considered complete, or explain what is still needed.3. Notify providers when an IMPACT application is considered complete, and when the formal review process begins.4. Implement date tracking to identify: a) providers who are outside of normal time parameters? and, b) annual certification and recertification dates to ensure timely reviews.5. Maintain communication and providers who are having difficulty getting through the readiness for formal review process.6. Uses Excel or other tracking system of implemented, to maintain timely documentation of assigned providers.Coaching and Field Support:1. Uses expert knowledge of Medicaid behavioral health policies to support providers who have process, policy and procedure questions.2. Conducts formal, on-site review processes annually, linking policy and practice.3. Ensures agency staff and leadership meet education and training requirements, staffing, and timeframes for services.4. Identifies issues and discuss strategies for meeting compliance standards.5. Research policy, and consults with IMPACT Onsite Compliance Coordinator to locate answers to complex policy questions about certification and annual reviews, and keeps providers informed.Provider and Partnership Communications:1. Drafts formal, written communications to providers.2. Drafts notification to HFS of provider review completions and recommendations for approval.3. Notifies IMPACT Onsite Compliance Coordinator of provider compliance issues.4. Maintains email, phone and in-person communications with hundreds of statewide providers, for technical, procedural, and policy support related to certification and recertification.5. Other Duties as Assigned Qualifications: Education: Required: Bachelor's degree Preferred: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university
Experience: Required: One year in education, training and/or work experience in Behavioral Health Services (clinical) and/or Behavioral Health Services (clinical) supervisory/management experience.***Please note, Master’s degree in an area consist with the duties of the position may be substituted for one year of work experience*** Preferred: Three years of Behavioral Health Services (Clinical) experience. Two years of Behavioral Health Services (Clinical) supervisory/management experience.
Training, Licenses or Certifications: Preferred: IM+CANS certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the Illinois Medicaid delivery system.
• Thorough knowledge of Medicaid Rehab Option (MRO) behavioral health services, and translating policy into practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and proven excellence in oral and written communications.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work semi-independently.

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on a 12 month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after March 23, 2022. Salary is commensurate with experience.
TO APPLY:Applications must be received by March 23, 2022. Apply for this position using the “” button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu. If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. To complete the application process:Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.Step 3) Upload the following documents:

• cover letter
• resume (months and years of employment must be included)
• academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma may be acceptable) for all degrees attained. Academic credentials will be verified before hire.
• names/contact information for three references

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position by going to http://jobs.illinois.edu. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Cass Dockrill at dockrill@uillinois.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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