Position Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire Government Analyst II who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program. This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team based work environment.

Agency Objectives

• HIGH QUALITY: Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.
• TRANSPARENT: Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.
• COST-EFFECTIVE: Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Behavioral Health Transformation and Program Development

The incumbent shall:

• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of Florida’s behavioral health redesign and transformation initiatives, including integration of mental health and substance use disorder services within the Medicaid delivery system.
• Support the development of program structures, operational processes, and implementation strategies designed to improve access, quality, coordination, and cost-effectiveness of behavioral health services statewide.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of program initiatives designed to address service gaps and improve behavioral health outcomes.

Policy Development

The Incumbent shall:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of behavioral health program policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Agency goals and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assist in drafting policy language for contracts, amendments, guidance documents, technical assistance materials, and program communications.

Research and Analysis

The incumbent shall:

• Maintain knowledge of federal and state behavioral health policies, including Medicaid requirements and delivery system trends.
• Conduct research on behavioral health service delivery models, financing strategies, and program innovations.

Program Planning and Implementation

The incumbent shall:

• Assist with development and implementation of behavioral health transformation projects and initiatives.
• Support development of program designs, operational procedures, and implementation tools.

Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

The incumbent shall:

• Provide technical assistance to Agency staff, managed care plans, providers, and stakeholders regarding behavioral health program policies and initiatives.
• Assist with coordination of meetings and workgroups related to behavioral health transformation activities.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit mybenefits.myflorida.com.