QMIA Program Research/Development Analyst - BH

Posting Begin Date: 2024/05/01

Posting End Date: 2024/06/01

Category: Research

Sub Category: Management

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Location: Statewide, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 32.00

Maximum Salary: 32.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

This announcement has been extended through June 1, 2024.

Want to work with a cohesive team with a mission to improve the health of Idahoans within the Division of Behavioral Health? We are looking for a Program Research & Development Analyst to work with the Quality Management Improvement and Accountability Team. This position is statewide and eligible for telework. Teleworking arrangement may include hybrid office & telework options to be determined on an as needed basis to meet agency needs.

Individuals in this role will be responsible for Quality Management Improvement and Accountability (QMIA) including development, implementation, education, data collection, and analysis of quality performance measures. This position will support the QMIA mission to develop and use meaningful quality measures focused on prioritized areas to evaluate behavioral healthcare and develop quality improvement projects based on continuous quality improvement that drive changes in delivery of quality behavioral healthcare throughout the state of Idaho.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays

• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

• Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)

• PERSI Choice 401(k)

• Deferred compensation plan

• Life insurance

• Short and long-term disability insurance

• Student Loan Forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

• Wellness programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wide variety of training opportunities

• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Assists QMIA Director to plan, design, implement and maintain a comprehensive behavioral health quality improvement initiative.

• Supports the development of the QMIA framework for continuous quality improvement.

• Plans and implements methods to assess the implementation of best practice interventions and identify training needs.

• Works cooperatively with DBH and other internal and external groups to identify QI issues, and to recommend, support and implement quality improvement strategies to improve services and operations.

• Assists in educating staff and leadership as well as other internal and external groups.

• Identifies and implements educational programs and strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of health care systems and/or human service systems.Typically gained by completion of college courses covering health and human services such as nursing, medicine, medical social work, psychology, developmental disabilities, public health administration, health education PLUS three years of experience working as a professional in a health care or human service system.

• Experience researching, planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating a health care and/or human service-related program and analyzing cost-effectiveness of health care/human services delivery systems. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience in the above areas in the health insurance industry, Medicaid, health care delivery, health or social services or related fields.

• Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulations. Typically gained by at least one year of experience where job responsibilities included interpretation of laws or regulations and explaining to customers how these laws or regulations are interpreted and applied.

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] (http://dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov)

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.