Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health – Policy Division (MCBH-PD) oversees the policy and program areas of the Specialty Mental Health Services, Drug Medi-Cal (DMC), and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) programs. Specifically, MCBH-PD oversees State Plan Amendments for county behavioral health plans; behavioral health CalAIM development and implementation activities, including for Peer Support Services, No Wrong Door, Documentation Redesign, Behavioral Health Administrative Integration, and Screening and Transition of Care Tools; 988; the Mobile Crisis Services benefit; Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act; the Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Demonstration; Recovery Incentives Program; Family First Prevention Services Act; and Complex Care cases.

About this Role:

Under direction of the Chief of the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Policy Division (MCBH-PD), the Medical Consultant II (MC II) serves as a lead subject matter expert (SME) on clinical components, policy, and programs for Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Policy Division and as a general SME to Behavioral Health, including for high priority and sensitive projects for the Deputy Director's Office. The MC II functions as a lead in high priority and sensitive projects, such as 988 and the Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services benefit, that requires close collaboration with federal, state and county partners, and significant stakeholder engagement. The MC II participates in coordination, collaboration, and consultation with other DHCS clinicians on cross-cutting initiatives impacting Medi-Cal members with behavioral health disorders. The MC II assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of behavioral health policy to guide the delivery of care under Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health (SMH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The MC II also serves as a subject matter expert for behavioral health issues for DHCS, including mental health policy issues in Medi-Cal managed care and fee for service delivery systems, and mental health and SUD policy issues in publicly funded programs outside of Medi-Cal.

The MC II provides medical and policy consultation to staff in behavioral health and other DHCS divisions as needed, including Local Government Financing, Quality and Population Health Management and Health Care Delivery Systems. The MC II further provides support to the MHPs, Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) State Plans and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery Systems (DMC-ODS) and other relevant groups concerning DHCS expectations regarding the delivery, appropriateness, and quality of care provided by California counties under contract with DHCS.  Up to 10% overnight statewide travel by airplane, train, automobile, and other forms of transportation is required.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and requires annual filing of a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps:

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Medical Consultant II Medical Consultant II (7788) - CalHR . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the Medical Consultant II Exam on CalCareers.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-449588. If you previously applied under JC-449588, you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control,  JC-456324in order to be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of general medicine and preventative medicine, with specific reference to behavioral health, including extensive expertise in addiction medicine and specialty mental health services; the Drug Medi-Cal (DMC), Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), and County Mental Health Plans (MHP) programs; and
• Interrelationships of Federal, State, and local public health laws, regulations, and requirements, particularly as it relates to Medicaid.

Ability to:

• Lead and serve as a subject matter expert over multiple highly sensitive and high priority behavioral health programs within the Department;
• Direct the work of medical consultants and other staff;
• Interpret and apply the medical policies standards, rules, and regulations of the Department’s programs;
• Evaluate the quality and scope of medical services provided by the Medi-Cal Program, with particular emphasis on the DMC, DMC-ODS, and MHP programs;
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the work; write effectively;
• Speak effectively before professional and lay groups; and contribute to a positive work culture that emphasizes transparency, respect, and support.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

• Defined retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on

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We need your help! Pleas let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey:  California Department of Health Care Services Recruitment Survey This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in-person and site-based a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote job, Night shift, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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