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Medicaid Policy Director Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center
Medicaid Policy Director Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center - 35258 Faculty
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine
Job Title: Medicaid Policy Director Eugene S. Farley, Jr. Health Policy Center
Position #00828345 - Requisition #35258
Job Summary:
The FHPC seeks a full-time Medicaid Policy Director to advance the center's work on informing and implementing policies to overcome fragmented systems and integrate approaches to health for achieving equitable health outcomes across populations.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Medicaid policy and strategies that leverage Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program to optimize delivery systems and cross-sector collaborations to promote whole health; experience working in or with state agencies to implement system transformation initiatives; knowledge across a broad range of Medicaid regulations, policies, and programs, including behavioral health (mental health and substance use) and/or social health; and program evaluation as an area of expertise.
Examples of Work Performed
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Medicaid Management/Strategy
- Monitor and assess developments in Medicaid and other health insurance in Colorado and nationally.
- Provide FHPC with expertise, ideas, analyses, written products and presentations concerning Medicaid and cross-sector collaboration to integrate behavioral health, public health, primary care, and social services to improve individual, family, and community health and address unwanted disparities.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of briefs, manuscripts, reports, and other publications derived from FHPC projects.
- Develop and write grants and proposals to advance FHPC priorities.
- Represent FHPC on the Anschutz Medical Campus and at state and national meetings.
- Build and maintain relationships with Medicaid partners and programs in Colorado and other states, including participation in the State-University Partnership Learning Network.
Teaching and Mentoring
- Support FHPC educational programs by welcoming the participation of students, residents, fellows, visiting scholars, and collaborating partners in developing and implementing projects and products.
- Cultivate the career development of FHPC fellows, team members, and partners, expanding and sharing Medicaid expertise. Develop, tailor, and present health policy lectures to key audiences (topics may include: foundations of Medicaid and public insurance, state budget process; and lectures may be presented to elected officials, campus faculty and staff).
Administrative
- Participate as a key member of the FHPC leadership team, leading the strategic planning related to Medicaid programs.
- Fully participate in regular FHPC team meetings, retreats, and evaluation processes.
- Participate in university activities expected of faculty and staff at the University of Colorado such as monthly departmental meetings and guest lectureships.
- Help lead and administer FHPC operations as assigned by the FHPC director.
Work Location:
Hybrid - this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in office at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Why Join Us:
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Position #00828345 - Requisition #35258
Job Summary:
The FHPC seeks a full-time Medicaid Policy Director to advance the center's work on informing and implementing policies to overcome fragmented systems and integrate approaches to health for achieving equitable health outcomes across populations.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Medicaid policy and strategies that leverage Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program to optimize delivery systems and cross-sector collaborations to promote whole health; experience working in or with state agencies to implement system transformation initiatives; knowledge across a broad range of Medicaid regulations, policies, and programs, including behavioral health (mental health and substance use) and/or social health; and program evaluation as an area of expertise.
Examples of Work Performed
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Medicaid Management/Strategy
- Monitor and assess developments in Medicaid and other health insurance in Colorado and nationally.
- Provide FHPC with expertise, ideas, analyses, written products and presentations concerning Medicaid and cross-sector collaboration to integrate behavioral health, public health, primary care, and social services to improve individual, family, and community health and address unwanted disparities.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of briefs, manuscripts, reports, and other publications derived from FHPC projects.
- Develop and write grants and proposals to advance FHPC priorities.
- Represent FHPC on the Anschutz Medical Campus and at state and national meetings.
- Build and maintain relationships with Medicaid partners and programs in Colorado and other states, including participation in the State-University Partnership Learning Network.
Teaching and Mentoring
- Support FHPC educational programs by welcoming the participation of students, residents, fellows, visiting scholars, and collaborating partners in developing and implementing projects and products.
- Cultivate the career development of FHPC fellows, team members, and partners, expanding and sharing Medicaid expertise. Develop, tailor, and present health policy lectures to key audiences (topics may include: foundations of Medicaid and public insurance, state budget process; and lectures may be presented to elected officials, campus faculty and staff).
Administrative
- Participate as a key member of the FHPC leadership team, leading the strategic planning related to Medicaid programs.
- Fully participate in regular FHPC team meetings, retreats, and evaluation processes.
- Participate in university activities expected of faculty and staff at the University of Colorado such as monthly departmental meetings and guest lectureships.
- Help lead and administer FHPC operations as assigned by the FHPC director.
Work Location:
Hybrid - this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week in office at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Why Join Us:
The Farley Health Policy Center (FHPC) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus strives to bring individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives together to advance health policy and the well-being of communities. Diversity is a core value of the University of Colorado School of Medicine (SOM) that is central to the educational, research, community service and health care missions. Therefore, we are committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, house staff, faculty and senior administration. The SOM adopts a definition of diversity that embraces race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, political beliefs and socioeconomic status. The definition of diversity also includes life experiences, record of service and employment and other talents and personal attributes that can enhance the scholarly, clinical care and learning environment.
The FHPC develops and translates evidence into policy to advance comprehensive, integrated strategies that improve whole health. To advance policies that integrate physical, behavioral, and social health, the Center conducts and disseminates research to inform policy development and implementation; provides and facilitates technical, adaptive, and leadership assistance across health and health systems; educates, trains, and mentors professionals to develop a health policy lens for approaching research and practice; fosters collaboration among inter-professional, interdisciplinary, and community-based teams; convenes stakeholders and decision makers to improve health and healthcare together; partners with communities, state and federal agencies, and foundations to catalyze action; and bridges the gap between what we know and what we do, applying evidence to practice and policy.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Senior Instructor Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree, or equivalent, in public health, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, social work, law, or related field.
- Five years' (5) experience with federal and/or state Medicaid policies, procedures, and programs including those focused on behavioral health and value-based payments.
- Experience with proposal management and organizing teams for securing grants and/or contracts
Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications
- PhD, or equivalent, in public health, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, social work, law, or related field.
- Five years' (5) experience with federal and/or state Medicaid policies, procedures, and programs including those focused on behavioral health and value-based payments.
- Demonstrated experience with proposal development and securing grants and/or contracts
Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications
- PhD, or equivalent, in public health, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, social work, law, or related field.
- Ten years' (10) experience with federal and/or state Medicaid policies, procedures, and programs including those focused on behavioral health and value-based payments.
- Demonstrated experience with proposal development and securing grants and/or contracts.
- A portfolio of peer reviewed publications in health services, health policy, behavioral science, public health, and/or medical journals.
Professor Minimum Qualifications
- PhD, or equivalent, in public health, health services research, economics, psychology, sociology, social work, law, or related field.
- Fifteen years' (15) experience with federal and/or state Medicaid policies, procedures, and programs including those focused on behavioral health and value-based payments.
- Demonstrated success obtaining and managing federal or state funding as a PI, leading health services research studies in an academic setting or research institute.
- An established record of leadership & service in the fields of health services research, health policy, health care delivery, and/or economics.
- A significant portfolio of peer reviewed publications in health services, health policy, behavioral science, public health, and/or medical journals.
Preferred Qualifications (all ranks)
- Ten years' (10) experience with state and/or federal Medicaid programs.
- Experience with commercial and public health insurance and payment policy.
- Experience working in or with a state or federal health and human services agency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (all ranks)
To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including ability to publish manuscripts and policy reports that interpret evidence useful to policy makers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse FHPC faculty and staff, clients, collaborators, representatives of government agencies, consultants, clinicians, elected officials, students, residents, and fellows.
- Ability to work effectively, independently and as part of a team, to meet deadlines, adapting to ever-evolving work situations.
- Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects/tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
- Understanding of the various sources of evidence useful to policy makers.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Lydia Lyon Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 6, 2024.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Senior Instructor
$110,000 - $140,000
Assistant Professor
$120,000 - $140,000
Associate Professor
$150,000 - $200,000
Professor
$220,000 - $275,000
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 22, 2024
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lydia Lyon Posting Contact Email: Lydia.Lyon@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00828345
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35258&lang=en
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