Licensing Specialist

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Licensing Specialist in the Northern Region (Region II).

This position will provide regulatory technical assistance and conduct statute mandated inspections and investigations of licensed developmental disability, mental health and substance use disorder providers to ensure individuals receiving care and treatment are receiving services consistent with the Rules and Regulations For Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 – 105] and the Regulations for Children’s Residential Facilities [12VAC35-46].

• Monitor provider compliance by reviewing complaints and reports of serious incidents and conducting inspections and investigations.
• Issue and modify licenses and review requests to modify services.
• Provide regulatory technical assistance to providers on how to comply with applicable regulations, as well as how to develop and implement systemic corrective actions for areas found not in compliance.
• Recommend licensing actions based on regulatory compliance.

Requirements

This position is a field position requiring frequent daytime travel and infrequent overnight travel. It will be based in the Northern Region (Arlington Co, City of Alexandria , Fairfax Co , Prince William Co. and Loudoun Co.) and is approved for 100% telework.

However, staff must be available for onsite office meetings/special projects, as requested by OL, at the DBHDS Central Office located in Richmond, Virginia. It’s strongly suggested that applicants live within a 30-40 mile radius of the region, in order to meet the duties and demands of the position.

A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Driver Safety Program are required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical assessments and how they tie to service plan development and implementation.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, mental health diagnoses and/or developmental disabilities.
• Administrative, management and/or quality assurance experience with public and private service delivery systems.
• Experience in interpreting regulations and policies.
• Ability to develop professional relationships as a foundation for providing guidance and discussing potential concerns with providers, along with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Considerations

Regulatory experience.

Special Instructions

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

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles
Phone: N/A
Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.