HYBRID - Appeals & Community Options Coordinator (Mental Health Administrator 4)

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What You'll Do At OhioMHAS

Under general direction of the Quality Manager/Assistant Bureau Chief of Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR):

• Serve on behalf of agency as one of two the Appeals and Community Options Coordinators of the PASRR program
• Formulate, implement and monitor policies/procedures related to the PASRR program areas
• Analyze, manage, and defend PASRR determinations at state hearings and/or appeals
• Schedule requested hearings or appeals
• Represent the department in hearings and/or appeals
• Perform detailed quality assurance analysis of case records
• Report inconsistencies
• Record quality control data
• Complete and submit hearing and/or appeal summaries
• Monitor compliance with hearing and/or appeal decision
• Refer decision to community mental health board
• Interpret federal guidance and act as PASRR subject matter expert
• Serve on behalf of agency on the Interagency Facility Closure Work Group: works collaboratively to ensure the state is proactive in its efforts to effectively transition individuals diagnosed with mental illness who are residing in facilities at risk of closing, to the least restrictive alternative placements that meet their needs
• Provide technical assistance and consulting (e.g., develop and offer training to community boards and behavioral health provider organizations, committees, work groups, boards, associations, initiatives, internal and external stakeholders)
• Manage the PASRR board reports system
• Deliver presentations and trainings related to compliance with PASRR requirements
• Attend and participate in PASRR and other agency conferences as directed
• Perform other duties as requested
  
  

This position is a Hybrid Position in which you will be in the office two days a week with all staff on Thursday required.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

Completion of undergraduate core program in one of following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation

• Or 24 mos. exp. in development & implementation of treatment/ habilitation plans for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of interdisciplinary team to assess consumers'/residents' needs & abilities;
  
  

And 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in state & federal regulations, standards & court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers, or regulating drug treatment center operations or federally funded drug abuse services, or governing delivery of psychiatric services in adult correctional institution, or affecting community mental health programs (i.e., category of state & federal regulations, standards & court orders must be linked directly to type of facility & services being provided).

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Position Specific Minimum Qualifications

• 12 months of experience administering or implementing a Medicaid program
• 12 months of experience either defending or mitigating a governmental agency’s decisions related to Medicaid hearings & appeals.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for the candidate to hold clinical licensure in Ohio
• This position requires specialized expertise in PASRR, discharge planning and connection to community resources, education and outreach to PASRR stakeholders, and the appeals process.
  
  

Job Skills: Mental Health

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

amparo.francetic@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 5, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$37.53

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Mental Health

Technical Skills

Mental Health

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

HYBRID - Appeals & Community Options Coordinator

Mental Health Administrator 4

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

OhioMHAS Values

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency
  
  

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.