State of Minnesota Looking for Management Analyst 2 at Saint Paul, MN Full Time

Job Class: Management Analyst 2

Working Title: Management Analyst 2

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 04/13/2022
• Closing Date: 04/26/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs
• Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment Support Services / DCT Utilization Mgt Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: 10%
• Salary Range: $22.38 – $32.49/hourly; $46,729 – $67,839/annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Operations Services division of Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) provides foundational services to each of the DCT core services including Forensics, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Community Based Services, Minnesota Sex Offender Program and Ambulatory clinics. Operation Services consists of many departments which are shared throughout these core services to ensure those served receive the highest quality care. Operation Services doesn’t work for just one program – Operation Services works for many.

The Utilization Reviewer assesses patient medical records upon admission and during continued stay for documentation that supports the need for treatment and services at the level of care provided, based on program specific criteria and in accordance with federal and state regulations. The Utilization Reviewer conducts electronic medical record reviews to support all Direct Care and Treatment mental health, chemical health and forensic programs across Minnesota and review all patients, regardless of payment source. These programs include services for adult mental health inpatient services, substance abuse and dependency, child and adolescent behavioral health, forensic services, and community residential and day treatment. Utilization Reviewers obtain insurer and payer authorizations for treatment, where applicable, and facilitate notification of the treatment team and person receiving services, when further treatment does not meet continued stay criteria.

**This is a hybrid in-person/telework opportunity. The telework schedule will be coordinated between the selected candidate and supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Assessing level of care needs for clients upon admission and during their continued care stays to assess and monitor care levels for appropriateness and medical necessity
• Participating in data collection, analysis and presentation of utilization management information
• Coordinating utilization review activities with program billing processes
• Participating in development and implementation of utilization management training efforts, which includes training on data entry and recommending improvements to utilization review and data management policies and processes

Minimum Qualifications

1 year professional OR 3 years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience that demonstrates the following:

• General insurance billing practices and experience
• Care delivery in a behavioral health facility
• Data collection and analysis; including the use of computer systems and applications used for data collection and reporting
• Evaluating the effectiveness of data processing tools to recommend new methods and procedures

OR

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or closely related field

Note: A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of experience at the technical and paraprofessional level

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or closely related field
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background checks prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION – Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma a time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Why Work For Us

You owe it to yourself to check out the exciting and rewarding careers available statewide in Direct Care and Treatment, the behavioral health care system operated by the Department of Human Services.

As a member of our team, you will help support patients and clients with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, and other behavioral health conditions. From doctors, nurses and other direct care staff to facility and operations positions to office and administrative support roles, we’ve got excellent opportunities at nearly 200 locations throughout Minnesota. Our mission-focused work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 Minnesotans each year.

The meaningful career you’ve been waiting for is just a click away. Go ahead, do yourself a favor. Make the next step in your journey #DCTCareers!

We invest in our employees by providing competitive compensation and excellent, comprehensive benefits including low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, pension and tax-deferred compensation plans, generous vacation, and sick leave and 12 paid holidays each year. Many positions are eligible for a hiring bonus, tuition assistance, and even relocation expenses. For more information about #DCTCareers visit our website: https://mn.gov/dhs/dct-careers/

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence, and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Janel Coleman at [email protected] or 651/336-3440.

If you are a Connect 700 applicant, please email your certificate and the Job ID #54886 to Kristen Hiner at [email protected] by the position close date.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or [email protected] for assistance

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.