Integrated Care Unit Director (Health Management Administrator) Hybrid

Position Highlights LOCATION: Central Office 55 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, CT SHIFT: First shift, Full Time, Hybrid SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday What We Can Offer You Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities. A healthy work/life balance to all employees. The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: this class is accountable for administering the health programs and operations or behavioral health programs for individuals served by department or individuals served by other departments under memoranda of agreement. Examples of Duties Administers staff and operations of division and/or program; Develops, implements and evaluates division and/or program policies, goals and objectives; Designs and develops division and/or program activities; Oversees and monitors program implementation; Determines appropriate staffing levels; Designs and implements training programs and performance review standards for division and/or program staff; Assists with preparation of agency budget; Collects and disseminates data and other information to promote and manage healthcare quality and access; Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy or program activities; Represents department at meetings and conferences of officials, professionals and lay groups; Plans research activities including monitoring, evaluation and accountability procedures; Prepares and recommends proposals for securing grant funds; May assume responsibility of division in absence of Deputy Commissioner; Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices, relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations, various public health systems and programs, one or more of the following programs: maternal and child health, children with disabilities, social work, oral health, nutrition, veterans health or human services, behavioral health or substance abuse; medical care for abused, neglected or individuals with intellectual disability and/or other underserved groups; Knowledge of public health education principles and practices; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Minimum Qualifications – General Experience Two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity in a health care organization and/or division related to agency's service population. Managerial capacity is defined as formulating program goals and objectives, developing and implementing program procedures, initiating program policies and developing and/or monitoring a budget. For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Director. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree preferred (Master’s or higher) in Public Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field. Extensive Medicaid leadership experience, typically 8–10+ years, including oversight of complex healthcare delivery systems within a state Medicaid agency, or equivalent setting. Demonstrated experience leading multi-program portfolios, including medical, behavioral health, and support services such as NEMT, ideally in a Medicaid or publicly funded system. Strong knowledge of federal Medicaid regulations, CMS requirements, waivers (including Section 1115), and state plan authorities. Experience overseeing or coordinating administrative service organizations, or vendor/broker models, including contract negotiation, monitoring, and enforcement. Proven ability to lead cross-system integration efforts, particularly across physical health, behavioral health, and social support services to improve whole-person care. Demonstrated experience with program performance management, including the development and use of quality metrics, dashboards, and accountability frameworks across multiple service areas. Strong background in budget oversight, rate setting concepts, financial analysis, and cost containment strategies within Medicaid or similarly complex public programs. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams of program administrators and technical experts, including organizational alignment, coaching, and succession planning. Excellent executive leadership and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership, legislators, federal partners (CMS), and external stakeholders on complex policy and operational issues. Special Requirements Incumbents in this class who are physicians, dentists or psychologists must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in Connecticut and must obtain one within six months of employment and retain it during the course of employment. Incumbents in this class who are physicians may be required to be board certified in pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, internal medicine, family practice, child psychiatry, emergency medicine, preventive medicine or infectious disease practice. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s). Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Acknowledgement As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr