CMHW Provider Policy Specialist
Date Posted: Oct 30, 2025
Requisition ID: 467728
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About The Family and Social Services Administration :
The Division of Mental Health and Addiction supports Indiana's network of mental health care providers. We operate six hospitals and fund addiction and prevention programs.
Role Overview:
The CMHW Provider Policy Specialist is responsible for managing, training and ensuring a competent workforce for individuals and entities who provide services for the 1915i Child Mental Health Wraparound (CMHW) program. This position is vital as it ensures that providers meet the qualifications and maintain all applicable standards to provide behavioral health services to vulnerable youth and families. This also includes policy development, review, and updates, as well as provider training, oversight and management, and provider quality assurance (QA) reviews, qualification determinations, and incident reporting. Also, this position will ensure the CMHW program maintains compliance with all state and federal rules, including Medicaid & Center for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) policies, State Plan Amendment (SPA), and applicable Indiana Administrative Codes.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Research and perform analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness of existing and proposed programs and policies of the agency.
Identify procedural inefficiencies and process duplication among and between programs and makes recommendations for potential alternatives.
Research compliance of all existing and new policies and procedures in meeting federal and state requirements.
Use process improvement to facilitate the collection and analysis of information to assist management identify and plan business process changes for short and long-term strategic goals.
Review and evaluate new or improved practices for application to agency programs or operations.
Perform analyses of business issues, prepares project reports and develops proposals to implement changes in program processes and procedure.
Provide recommendations to Agency Leadership regarding multi-dimensional issues impacting program processes and procedure.
Monitor proposed or pending changes in federal programs, laws, rules, regulations, eligibility criteria, etc., in terms of the potential impact on programs, rules, laws, and policies. Recommends appropriate response and/or action.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Seven (7) years of work experience in business administration, economics, program design, public administration, public policy, statistical analysis, or accredited college training in a related field OR
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related fields may substitute for the required experience with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Thorough knowledge of program research design, data and information collection and analysis or statistical analysis.
Broad knowledge of agency programs and their interaction and overlaps.
Broad knowledge of applicable federal and state programs and statutory requirements as they apply to the agency programs.
Through knowledge in the areas of policy analysis, organizational analysis, public administration and management, budgeting, and financial management as they apply to public service delivery.
Ability to use standard computer word processing, spreadsheet and database programs as needed for research and statistical analysis.
Ability to analyze problems, to recommend and present alternative solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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