State Opioid Response Treatment Manager

Title:

1162-NN - Manager

Business Title:

State Opioid Response Treatment Manager

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Murrow College of Communication and the Health Care Authority are enthusiastically accepting applications for a State Opioid Response Treatment Manager. This position will oversee the development, implementation, and management of assigned opioid-related projects/initiatives; ensure the DBHR HCA is in compliance with all contractual requirements and expectations of federal oversight (SAMHSA) and all pertinent statutes, regulations, and policies; make policy recommendations based on data and outcome measures that show results or promise in improving treatment outcomes for individuals with an opioid use disorder (OUD); and that maximize the prudent use of limited taxpayer dollars; prepare and submit timely project reports to WA-SOR Program Director; prepare and support semi-annual reports to SAMHSA regarding the status of the WA-SOR II grant; participate in SAMHSA webinars and meetings relevant to WA-SOR II; author the annual continuation application for the WA-SOR II grant’s treatment components; and provide contract management.

The work location for this position is Olympia, WA.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Specialized experience in, and of knowledge of, federal and state statutes, regulations, expectations of funders, rules and policies and how they relate to OUD prevention, intervention and treatment services. 

• Specialized experience and knowledge of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD – methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone products) and opioid overdose prevention and naloxone. 

• Must possess, or be able to obtain at time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and five to ten (5-10) professional experience in planning, administration, developing, or delivering social, financial, health services programs, or chemical dependency treatment. 

• OR a Master’s degree in Social Work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, or a Juris Doctorate; and three years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs. 

• Chemical Dependency Professional Licensure.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name:

Murrow College of Communication and Health Care Authority

City, State, Zip:

Olympia, WA 98501

Department Link:

murrow.wsu.edu

hca.wa.gov

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Permanent/Temporary:

This is a temporary position due to end on September 29, 2022. Renewal is dependent on if additional grant funding is secured to extend employment. The grant is expected to be renewed.

Screening Date:

This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until a successful applicant has been identified.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1162-NN - Manager

Business Title:

State Opioid Response Treatment Manager

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Murrow College of Communication and the Health Care Authority are enthusiastically accepting applications for a State Opioid Response Treatment Manager. This position will oversee the development, implementation, and management of assigned opioid-related projects/initiatives; ensure the DBHR HCA is in compliance with all contractual requirements and expectations of federal oversight (SAMHSA) and all pertinent statutes, regulations, and policies; make policy recommendations based on data and outcome measures that show results or promise in improving treatment outcomes for individuals with an opioid use disorder (OUD); and that maximize the prudent use of limited taxpayer dollars; prepare and submit timely project reports to WA-SOR Program Director; prepare and support semi-annual reports to SAMHSA regarding the status of the WA-SOR II grant; participate in SAMHSA webinars and meetings relevant to WA-SOR II; author the annual continuation application for the WA-SOR II grant’s treatment components; and provide contract management.

The work location for this position is Olympia, WA.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Specialized experience in, and of knowledge of, federal and state statutes, regulations, expectations of funders, rules and policies and how they relate to OUD prevention, intervention and treatment services. 

• Specialized experience and knowledge of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD – methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone products) and opioid overdose prevention and naloxone. 

• Must possess, or be able to obtain at time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and five to ten (5-10) professional experience in planning, administration, developing, or delivering social, financial, health services programs, or chemical dependency treatment. 

• OR a Master’s degree in Social Work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, or a Juris Doctorate; and three years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health or chemical dependency treatment services programs. 

• Chemical Dependency Professional Licensure.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Department Name:

Murrow College of Communication and Health Care Authority

City, State, Zip:

Olympia, WA 98501

Department Link:

murrow.wsu.edu

hca.wa.gov

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FTE:

100%

Permanent/Temporary:

This is a temporary position due to end on September 29, 2022. Renewal is dependent on if additional grant funding is secured to extend employment. The grant is expected to be renewed.

Screening Date:

This recruitment has been reposted. Screening of applications has begun and will remain ongoing until a successful applicant has been identified.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .