Community Behavioral Health Policy Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1)

Job Description - Community Behavioral Health Policy Manager (Medicaid Health Systems Administrator 1) (260004M4) Organization Medicaid Agency Contact View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Jul 8, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Work Location Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215 Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $40.40/hour Schedule Full-time Union Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill Health Administration Technical Skills Behavioral Health, Program Management, Public Health Professional Skills Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Innovation Job Description The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking a healthcare professional to be part of our Behavioral Health Policy Team. As a Community Behavioral Health Policy Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading the development of behavioral healthcare systems that address the needs of individuals receiving mental and substance use disorder services within the community behavioral healthcare setting (e.g., service delivery, crisis services, value-based care and outcome-based reimbursement methodologies for individuals with SPMI and multiple social drivers of health needs). Assisting with developing program goals, policies, objectives, funding models, and policy implementation plans for new federal/state policy and initiatives. Assisting in policy and program development for new behavioral health services and enhancements to existing services. Assisting in strategic, cross‑system initiatives and innovation projects that involve multiple state and local departments and external system partners. Building policy that impacts the BH service continuum, department and BH initiative goals, rate models, and implementation plans to operationalize system changes. Collaborating with other ODM program areas including Managed Care and OhioRISE for policy coordination and development. Directing responses to stakeholder inquiries related to Medicaid behavioral health policy. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we provide a variety of quality and competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (e.g., OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Qualifications Completion of a graduate core program in business, management or public administration, public health, health administration, social or behavioral science or public finance; 12 months experience in the delivery of a health services program or health services project management (e.g., health care data analysis, health services contract management, health care market & financial expertise, health services program communication, health services budget development, HMO & hospital rate development, health services eligibility, health services database analysis). Alternatively, 12 months experience as a Medicaid Health Systems Specialist, 65293. Note: education and experience is to be commensurate with approved position description on file. Job Skills Health Administration Technical Skills Public Health, Program Management, Behavioral Health Professional Skills Collaboration, Innovation, Critical Thinking Supplemental Information The Ohio Department of Medicaid does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract. This position is overtime exempt. Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence. Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio