Addiction & Recovery Treatment Services Program Specialist

Title: Addiction & Recovery Treatment Services Program Specialist

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $74263 - $88193

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Med Assistance Svcs

Location:Dept of Medical Asst Services

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is excited to offer a competitive hourly opportunity to serve as an Addiction & Recovery Treatment Services Program Specialist. The selected competitive candidate will provide exceptional delivery of services to the agencys Behavioral Health Services Unit.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

The chief objective and purpose of this position is to serve as the Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS) team leader on managing ongoing day-to-day (DTD) and business as usual (BAU) activities of the ARTS benefit.

This position is responsible for comprehension of the various federal and state laws regulations and policies concerning ARTS services and using that comprehension to serve as the ARTS teams lead subject matter expert on all DTD and BAU activities.

Functions will include managing the ARTS team inbox () gathering information and coordinating responses; managing activities related to the oversight of office-based addiction treatment (OBAT) providers; managing the development and distribution of memoranda website updates and other public releases of information; managing oversight of and coordination with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) including liaising with Behavioral Health leads at the MCOs; and liaising with the provider enrollment contractor.

Located in beautiful Central Virginia the Richmond area puts you just 2 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Beach and Washington DC. To learn more about the Richmond VA area visit:

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is working to improve the health and well-being of Virginians through access to high quality health care coverage.

DMAS wants talented individuals who can align their experience with the mission of the agency and its core values service collaboration trust problem solving and adaptability.

At the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) we encourage and promote that you Come as you are Become who you want to be That is our promise.

Minimum Qualifications

Competitive candidates will meet these minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience with substance use disorders (SUD).

Knowledge of Medicaid and healthcare service provision especially for behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Knowledge of healthcare service operations.

Experience of program planning development and implementation.

Considerable experience with Microsoft Office.

Experience interpreting and applying federal and state rules laws and regulations especially for behavioral health.

Considerable experience in meeting deadlines.

Considerable experience with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience with policy development analysis and implementation.

Experience in strategic planning and project management.

Additional Considerations

Competitive candidates should meet these additional considerations:

Experience with medications for opioid use disorder and harm reduction services.

Experience with Virginia General Assembly processes and procedures to include reviewing committee schedules bill status and reviewing new legislation for applicability to ARTS and behavioral health.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) does not offer employment-based Sponsorship. Selected candidates will have their work authorization completed using the EVerify Program.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is an Executive Branch agency that will adhere to all policies and procedures to include the Commonwealths Department of Human Resource Management Policy 1.61 Teleworking.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check Education Checks if applicable Work History Verification with references.

If you wish to apply for a job with the Department of Medical Assistance Services an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed faxed emailed or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter use this link: or call DARS at or DBVI at

The Department of Medical Assistance Services is a V3 certified state agency that provides hiring preference to veterans and members of the reserves and/or National Guard in support of executive order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member DMAS encourages you to apply and respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information

Name: DMAS Talent Acquisition

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.