The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.
The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.
Job Description
Job Title: RX Drug Prevention Project Coordinator
Pay Grade: L
Job Summary:
Job Responsibilities:
Under the direction of both the Director and Assistant Director for the OBHPFG, the primary role of the Rx Drug Prevention Project Coordinator is to manage overall implementation of assigned Prevention Projects. Ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with Federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures.
Supervise OBHPFG staff and subrecipients prevention services/programs through the monitoring of prevention contracting, goal and performance measure progress, contract deliverables, payments, reporting, and evaluations. Serve as liaison with SAMHSA/CSAP, State Advisory Committee, Funders, and community organizations. This position will also provide technical assistance to funded providers concerning aspects of prevention and will assist in the development of the community prevention infrastructure.
Specific Duties At-A-Glance:
Assist in the development and monitoring of regional prevention contracts and contract amendments. Monitoring of regional prevention contracts includes the following:
o Review prevention activities to ensure that the activities are authorized and meet the respective guidelines of the funding source via monthly email updates, quarterly reports, MDS audits, site visits, and or periodic phone contacts.
o Conduct quarterly and/or more frequent site visits.
o Review and process monthly income and expense reimbursement forms.
o Work closely with the state prevention contract specialist to monitor funding levels and contract requirements.
o Consult with Prevention Team Leader on potential problem areas and on policy and procedural clearances and/or clarifications.
o Review reports and other sources to identify potential issues, and to gauge provider performance and progress toward meeting contract deliverables, outcomes, and requirements.
o Monitor data input into state web based data collection system.
o Update providers on policy and/or procedural changes and financial and reporting deadlines.
Identifying, organizing, and disseminating information, of funding and prevention research, and training opportunities.
Promoting prevention services to enhance the health and well being of individuals, families and communities in the target areas through a variety of strategies and activities.
Providing technical assistance and training to public and private organizations engaged in or interested in prevention activities, coordinating prevention efforts with existing prevention coalitions in the region.
Establishing and maintaining effective communication and cooperative working relationships with regional staff, state staff, other agencies, community-based organizations, and local groups and providers.
Providing training and technical assistance to prevention providers on state web based reporting systems.
SPECIFICALLY:
Oversee and manage Prescription Drug Initiatives, the Prescription Drug Collaborative Initiative, GenRx Drug Projects, Opioid Settlement funded Projects, and Marijuana Initiatives.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits
Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:
- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza*
- Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.
High school diploma or GED AND One year of professional level experience related to the area of assignment.