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This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for Minnesota’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and behavioral health systems within the Medicaid program. It focuses on utilization management, provider certification, managed care collaboration, and the statewide transition to American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) 4th Edition standards. The role ensures effective program oversight, compliance, and quality service delivery through coordination with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), community partners, and state and federal agencies. Some responsibilities include, but not limited to: -Design, implement, and improve utilization management systems to ensure compliance and quality care. -Provide technical assistance to providers in conjunction with the utilization management vendor -Serve as the primary liaison with MCOs and community partners on service delivery and reimbursement alignment. -Negotiate contract amendments and implement legislative and policy initiatives. -Oversee certification of SUD providers under ASAM 3rd Edition and support transition to 4th Edition. -Monitor provider policies, enhancement eligibility, and out-of-state program compliance with state and federal requirements.

Three (3) years of expert work experience in the field of substance use disorder and/or mental health services. Experience must clearly demonstrate: -Significant experience in behavioral health or SUD program administration within Medicaid or a similar healthcare system. -Experience in policy development, program implementation, and/or regulatory compliance at the state or federal level. -Demonstrated leadership in utilization management and/or provider certification systems. -Knowledge of ASAM criteria and SUD levels of care. -Skilled at using MS Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. * Bachelor’s Degree higher in Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience. **Master’s Degree higher in Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work or related field can substitute for two (2) years of work experience.

-Licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor or a mental health professional with substance use disorder experience. -Experience managing cross-sector partnerships, including with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) or community-based providers. -In-depth experience with ASAM 3rd and 4th Edition implementation and provider certification processes. -Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. -Familiarity with Minnesota statutes and DHS licensing requirements related to behavioral health and SUD treatment. -Strong human relations, communication, and facilitation skills; communicates clearly and professionally—both verbally and in writing—while engaging stakeholders effectively and responding openly to requests and concerns.