AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork
The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.
AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.
Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Address: 801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary: $89,000 - $99,000

Grade: 24

Open Until Filled

The Grants Administrator (MHBG) will oversee the grants management, monitoring and implementation of new and existing grants as it relates to the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG), Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH), and discretionary
grants as assigned. The Administrator will participate in leadership decisions and projects. The Administrator will ensure ongoing monitoring and oversight activities to the provision of behavioral health services and ensure Regional Behavioral Health Agreement (RBHA) programming and reporting are sufficient in size, scope and types of providers for all services identified within their contracts.
The Administrator will be responsible to lead initiatives as it relates to MHBG and PATH within policy and procedure committees, contract updates, and any potential information needed for the development of future contracts to support MHBG and PATH needs and initiatives. The Administrator will partner with other division leaders to provide support and possible enhancement of future AHCCCS initiatives that can best be met through the utilization of grant funding opportunities and the development of future grant expectations. Additionally, the Administrator will work to oversee the completion of all required deliverables to SAMHSA or other funding sources based on contract and cadence expectations. The Administrator will ensure team oversight of required grant responsibilities including connection with procurement, tribal partnerships, finance, and health care management. Finally, the Administrator will work to provide participation and oversight to new funding opportunities, grant writing, and assistance with grant implementation needs.

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage day to day federal grant activities and completion of projects and supervising direct and indirect reports. Provide subject matter expertise on grant review, application, contracting, and implementation of services for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with Assistant Director and Deputy Assistant Director on reviewing, updating and initiating system changes related to the services provisions provided through the MHBG and other grants as identified.
• Develop and/or oversee the development of procurement requests through a scope of work and contract development. Work with supervisors, project managers, finance and procurement in order to fully complete and execute procurement needs as they relate to grant funding.
• Provide review and feedback on deliverables, policies and procedures.
• Act as the Divisions Liaison for external stakeholders in various forums, including other state agencies and the Behavioral Health Planning Council.

Knowledge:
• Arizona's Medicaid System and relationship with Managed Care Organizations
• SMI, SED and ESMI/FEP
• Formula and Discretionary grant processes
• Project management
• Manage personnel demands
• AHCCCS Divisions and responsibilities to support the needs of the DGI
Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills from one on one to large groups
• Effective collaborating with people in positions of all levels
• Effective leadership and the facilitation of a team comprised of multidisciplinary professionals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Developing public presentations and public speaking
• Google Suite, Microsoft
• Designing and implementing plans to ensure the health care needs are sufficient in size, scope and provider types
Abilities:
• Manage and coordinate teams and direct their work towards a common goal
• Manage through change and work to implement change
• Strategic planning
• Manage multiple projects
• Work with agency leadership and stakeholders
• Analyze, develop and implement policies

Minimum:

• Six years of experience in the behavioral healthcare system OR; a Bachelor's degree or higher in a healthcare related field.
Preferred:

• Masters degree and three to five years of experience in the behavioral healthcare system that includes two years at a management or supervisory level.

• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), applicable to all newly hired State employees.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) AND have an acceptable driving record for the last 39 months including no DUI, suspension or revocations and less than 8 points on your license. If an Out of State Driver License was held within the last 39 months, a copy of your MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required prior to driving for State Business. Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.