Medical Certification Specialist 1-2

One of ten districts across Louisiana MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded community-based mental health addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults children and families of Orleans Plaquemines and St. Bernard particular we serve residents who are uninsured or Medicaid eligible/covered individuals suffering from mental illness individuals suffering from addiction and individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Come join our dynamic team where we change lives!

Job Duties:

• The incumbent performs advanced level duties involving review interpretation and decisions of certification/eligibility for Medicaid expenditures for individuals seeking home and community based Waivers (HCBS) in accordance with federal and state Medicaid guidelines.

• The incumbent must be knowledgeable of policy/procedures in accordance with the separate HCBS waivers currently being administered in Louisiana: New Opportunities Waiver Childrens Choice Waiver Supports Waiver and Residential Options Waiver.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service Test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Tanisha Alexander

MHSD Human Resources Business Partner

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.