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State of Minnesota Behavior Health Care Analyst - Research Scientist 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Behavior Health Care Analyst
Job Class: Research Scientist 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/19/2024
Closing Date : 05/02/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHDH AMH Data Evaluation
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.
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*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) Option is Available. Part time telework option (2-days a week in office)
This position contributes quality assurance and evaluation of public behavioral health (i.e., mental health and substance use) services. The person who fills this position will design and perform analyses of behavioral health programs for provider alignment with 1) goals and objectives of the Division, 2) national standards for best practices in behavioral health care delivery, 3) accepted standards for appropriateness of treatment, 4) adherence to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) standards for endorsed, evidence-based practices and 5) compliance with Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) standards and contract or grant requirements.
Programs for analysis include care delivery systems which are complex and interdependent in nature. Analytical designs, combining qualitative and quantitative review, and employing statistical analysis ·will be required. Statistical analyses of claims data and other client level data will also be required.
While performing statewide program analysis, in-depth evaluations of individual providers may be necessary. The position will conduct evaluations of providers and counties receiving contracts or grants from the Behavioral Health Division as well as providers providing behavioral health services under MHCPs. The position will produce written reports of findings and make recommendations for a mixed, technical, and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities includes, but are not limited to:
The position has significant latitude to determining whether existing course of treatment (at both provider and program levels) are appropriate for the clients’ receiving services and likely to be successful for facilitating prevention and/or recovery.
Authority of this position extends to recommendations for limiting or increasing the amount and type of services, changing modality of services delivery, alternate course of treatment, for behavioral health services provided under Minnesota Health Care Programs or state contract and grant funding.
Design, develop, and conduct program and system level reviews for compliance with Department criteria for quantity and quality of services provided.
Analyze results of data collection and reviews for compliance of providers and counties with State statutes and rules, Federal rules/requirements, standards for evidence-based and generally accepted standards of mental health services delivery.
Review and analyze research on standards for evidence-based and generally accepted standards of adult mental health delivery services as identified and prioritized by senior management and consider State legislative requirements and Federal rules/requirements when providing recommendations.
Share evaluation of findings with AMHD staff, other Divisions within the Department, counties, and providers.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years specialized professional experience in research, program evaluation principles and practices, performance measurement, business analytics and/or process improvement.
Experience must demonstrate:
Extensive use of statistical software i.e., SPSS, SAS, R, Tableau.
Analyzing, interpreting, and communicating data results, making recommendations for complex technical or statistical information.
Designing, building, and leading research and evaluation activities.
Knowledge of performance measurements, quantitative analyses for large data sets, and qualitative research methodology and analysis.
Developing and using programs and/or outcome evaluation methodologies to present results in a manner that is easily understood.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Knowledge of Department of Human Services (DHS) programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services policy and procedures, and of government functions and relations.
Knowledge of behavior health treatment programs.
Master’s degree in an area related to evaluation, health, human services, or public policy.
Experience in leading large-scale initiatives.
Experience working with leadership teams.
Additional Requirements
MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.