AOC Behavioral Health Integration and Reform Administrator (U)

Business Unit: 21800

AOC Behavioral Health Integration and Reform Administrator (U) #00000000-21800, Full-Time, At-Will, in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 02-27-2025 - Close Date: 03-06-2025

Job Pay Range:

Target Pay Range/Rate: NN: $40.198 - $62.50 per hour OR $83,612 - $130,000 annually

The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a full-time, at-will, AOC Behavioral Health Integration and Reform Administrator (U) #00000000-21800 in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, New Mexico. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general direction, responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, and sequential intercept mapping activities related to statewide behavioral health services. Coordinate with state and local stakeholders, collaboratively develop strategies for the continuation of behavioral health services and the expansion of comprehensive professional and ancillary services for treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, and identification of mental illnesses and substance misuse, consistent with the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act. This position may also serve as staff to or a member of the Behavioral Health Executive Committee at the discretion of the AOC Director.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES

The Behavioral Health Integration and Reform Administrator serves as the behavioral health reform leader on behalf of the New Mexico Judiciary.

Collaborates with court administration, state and county agencies, law enforcement, the health care continuum, and other high-level decision-makers and stakeholders with the goal of ensuring local-level communities statewide develop and formulate a robust behavioral health services plan.

Collaboratively evaluates and develops a continuity of care plan, identifying the interrelationship of available and prospective behavioral health services for patients and a plan for those services to remain consistent and coordinated among health care providers.

Organizes sequential intercept model (SIM) mapping across designated behavioral health regions and develops a timeline for local-level SIM mapping and regional plan development.

Conducts gap analyses in the behavioral health regions, identifies gaps, and convenes stakeholders to fill identified gaps in order to effectively develop regional behavioral health plans.

Ensures integration with existing AOC behavioral health staff in the planning and SIM mapping process.

Develops monthly and quarterly reports on the status of mapping and planning.

Incorporates generally recognized behavioral health standards, including evaluation guidelines for services included in the regional plan.

Builds effective relationships across branches of government, including local-level governments, as well as within the judiciary to effectively meet the judiciary's obligations under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act.

Works closely with the Health Care Authority leadership and stakeholders, the Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) programmatic staff, and others as needed.

Prepares a timeline and budget for approval by the Supreme Court and AOC Director.

Sends statewide communications regularly relative to regional planning and mapping events.

Reports to the Supreme Court and AOC Director any issues that may arise throughout the process in order to effectively develop solutions.

Provides recommendations on statutory updates to the AOC General Counsel, AOC Director, and Supreme Court.

Researches and drafts proposed legislation, and provides testimony to the Legislature and advocacy for the Judiciary's legislative priorities.

Prepares bill analyses to assess the impact of proposed legislation and assist in developing strategies for passage of legislation, including lobbying in support of the Judicial Branch.

Coordinates regional meetings related to sequential intercept resources mapping reporting requirements, which may include the preparation and presentation of materials, reports, and findings.

Serves on statewide or local committees.

May speak at national, state, and local conferences regarding project initiatives.

Follows and stays up-to-date on the latest trends in court management locally and nationally.

Collaborates with court administration, state, tribal, municipal, and county agencies, law enforcement, and high-level decision-makers in community organizations with the goals of building system bridges, addressing program inefficiencies, and recommending system improvements to mental health program issues on behalf of the judicial branch.

Communicates with courts, treatment providers, and others regarding legal and evidence-based practices for individuals with behavioral health disorders involved in the justice system.

Works in collaboration with other AOC and court programs to foster the implementation of recommendations for quality improvement of the treatment provided to individuals in each behavioral health region.

Problem solves providing follow through on all matters, including innovative approaches and solutions to ensure successful regional plans statewide.

Confirms appropriate education and outreach are being provided statewide.

Works with internal and external partners to develop and implement process improvements to the behavioral health system.

Conducts evaluations to assess and report on statewide regional treatment plans to monitor and ensure quality assurance.

Reviews, develops, and implements evidence-based practices and procedures and stays current on policy updates and changes that are implemented, and ensures policy practices are maintained.

Identifies new opportunities or strategies in addressing any changes to the behavioral health treatment.

Articulates and enforces standards addressing and maintaining the behavioral health goals and needs across the state within each region.

Leads strategic planning and data analysis to determine best practices.

May manage grants as they relate to the behavioral health treatment plans for each region.

Assumes a leadership role to ensure the successful implementation of behavioral health services across the state.

May supervise programmatic staff and oversee contractors.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate advanced knowledge of New Mexico behavioral health systems, have extensive experience in public administration, and an understanding of existing local, tribal, and state agencies that provide or fund behavioral health services, management practices, and techniques for managing multiple and diverse statewide and regional projects, project/program budget preparation, performance based budgeting, state procurement regulations, community resources, media relations, research and evaluation techniques, New Mexico Medicaid, the legislative process, successful convening, organization and general operations of a court system and government including skills to analyze and assess court operations, a general understanding of competency, diversion and outpatient treatment models.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the work environment and physical demands an employee may
expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.

* This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed*

BENEFITS

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]

State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance

Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses

Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks

Paid time off and retirement buyback

Eleven (11) paid holidays

Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]

Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*

Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM

Bilingual compensation*

Training and career development opportunities

Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement

May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*

May receive physical fitness leave*

*These benefits vary by job classification or need*

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling, Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field.

• Education Substitution: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Counseling, Public Administration, Judicial Administration, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Sciences, Management, or a related field and two (2) years of directly related or relevant experience.

• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in public or program administration including treatment, healthcare, diversion, and pretrial services-related programs, to include three (3) years of experience with budget, finance, contract administration, and managing programs that provide direct service delivery of behavioral health or mental health services.

• Experience Substitution: Additional relevant education at the Master's or Doctoral degree level may substitute for experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equals one year of experience.

TO APPLY: Submit a New Mexico Judicial Branch Application for Employment, or a Resume and a Resume Supplemental form, and proof of education to:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Attn: AOC Human Resources Division

202 E. Marcy Street

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

Fax: (505) 479-2641

Email: jobs@nmcourts.gov

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

Applications can be emailed, faxed, or mailed.

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