Provider Relations Program Manager (PPM II)

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This position is a member of the team responsible for participating in the development, negotiation, and monitoring of contracts with public-funded substance use disorder and mental health treatment provider agencies.

The position evaluates contractors' performance related to treatment process and outcomes and monitors for adherence with the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) contracts, and adherence to associated RCWs, WACs, and other State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

This position is also responsible for creating and maintaining long-term relationships with behavioral health providers and supports the development of formal cross-system relationships to coordinate care for individuals who are in service in more than one service system.

This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.

This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.