Integrated Care Unit Director (Health Management Administrator)

Position Highlights Location: Central Office 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT Shift: First shift, Full Time, Hybrid Schedule: Monday – Friday Benefits Professional growth and development opportunities. Healthy work/life balance. Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility after 10 years of service. Responsibilities Administer staff and operations of division and/or program. Develop, implement, and evaluate division and/or program policies, goals and objectives. Design and develop division and/or program activities. Oversee and monitor program implementation. Determine appropriate staffing levels. Design and implement training programs and performance review standards for division and/or program staff. Assist with preparation of agency budget. Collect and disseminate data and other information to promote and manage healthcare quality and access. Maintain contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy or program activities. Represent department at meetings and conferences of officials, professionals and lay groups. Plan research activities including monitoring, evaluation and accountability procedures. Prepare and recommend proposals for securing grant funds. May assume responsibility of division in absence of Deputy Commissioner. Lead the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection. Perform related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices. Relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Various public health systems and 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. Public health education principles and practices. Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills. Minimum Qualifications 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 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, experience interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Director. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (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. 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. Experience with program performance management, including 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, ability to brief senior leadership, legislators, CMS, and external stakeholders on complex policy and operational issues. Special Requirements Physicians, dentists or psychologists must be eligible to obtain a license in Connecticut and must obtain one within six months of employment and retain it during the course. Physicians may be required to be board certified in various specialties. May be required to possess and maintain relevant registration(s) and/or certification(s). May be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. May be required to travel. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr