Licensing Specialist

Title: Licensing Specialist

State Role Title: 19212

Hiring Range: $61,000-$72,100

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Licensing is seeking an experienced professional to ensure adequate and appropriate care and treatment for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and brain injury by conducting statute mandated inspections for compliance with licensing regulations governing providers of these services. The position will review compliance with policies and procedure development of assigned providers with licensing regulations, investigate complaints and incidents. The position will also conduct investigations, evaluate and monitor corrective action plans, use independent judgment in determining compliance with applicable regulations, recommend licensing actions, and advise and consult with providers on how to comply with applicable regulations, develop, and implement systemic corrective actions to areas found not in compliance.

This position is responsible for REGION 1 (Lynchburg ONLY) and requires weekday travel. In order to meet the duties and demands of the position and to navigate traveling within the region, it’s recommended that the candidate reside in or live close to the assigned region. This position may require occasional overnight travel and is responsible for assisting with conducting inspections and investigations in other parts of the state as needed.

REGIONS
Region 1 - Western: Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Winchester, Harrisonburg, Lexington, and Covington
Region 2 - Northern: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William Co., and Loudoun Co.
Region 3 - Southwestern: Washington, Dickenson, Wise, Lee, Smyth, Danville City, Halifax, South Boston, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem City, Martinsville, Patrick County, Pittsylvania County, Montgomery County, Radford City, Pulaski County, Galax City, Hillsville, Carroll County, Wythe County, and Bristol City counties
Region 4 - Central: Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Petersburg, Nottoway, Prince Edward, and Charlotte County
Region 5 - Coastal: Hampton, Newport News, Middle Peninsula, Suffolk, Isle of Wight, Eastern Shore, Virginia Beach, Franklin, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth

Minimum Qualifications

Experience including assessment, service and treatment plans, and treatment interventions. Knowledge of best treatment practices, ability to discuss issues with applicants and provide technical assistance regarding regulations. Administrative, management or quality assurance experience, with public and private service delivery systems. Experience in interpreting statutes, regulations, policies, and standards and in conducting investigations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clients, family members and varied levels of staff, management, and governmental entities.

Additional Considerations

Experience working in a licensing or regulatory environment. Experience in regulatory field. Valid Driver's License

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.

This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: shakiera.miles@dbhds.virginia.gov - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.