Indianapolis, Indiana
Licensing Examiner Job Opening in Indianapolis, Indiana - Stafforward is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Licensing Examiner!
Purpose of Position/Summary:
This position is responsible for the evaluation and approval of applications for certification and/or licensure of community mental health centers, private inpatient facilities, residential facilities and addiction treatment providers. The position is also responsible for maintaining on-going interactions with certified/licensed agencies; for investigating complaints that pertain the certification or licensure status of an agency; for conducting on-site visits with agencies that are requesting certification or licensure.
Essential :
Evaluate certification and licensure applications for completeness and accuracy.
Update, as appropriate, information in the certification database.
Clarify certification standards for applicants, staff and staff of other agencies and other concerned individuals.
Review and provide input regarding policies and administrative code affecting requirements of certified agencies and/or the certification process.
Assist in decision making regarding agencies which have not met certain certification or contract requirements.
Track plans of corrections for agencies which have conditional status (due to deficiencies in delivery of services, contract requirements).
Conduct on-site surveys of certified agencies (or applicants) to assess compliance with certification requirements as needed.
Serve as a liaison between agencies regarding the certification process.
Participate in quality reviews, including development of protocols for review and on-site provider visits.
Works with other offices for inclusion of program or audit perspectives in quality reviews.
Assist with special projects as requested.
All other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Broad knowledge of programs and treatment of persons with mental illness and/or addictions.
Extensive knowledge of Indiana laws and rules regarding operation and certification or licensure of agencies with certification or licensure.
Broad knowledge of accreditation standards and federal laws with which certified agencies
Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and correlate complex material.
Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far reaching implications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in using word processing and other computer programs to communicate application requirements or corrections for application deficiencies and as needed.
Ability to take varied information and reach a discretionary decision for issues where rules or regulation are not clear.
Skill in organizing workload to accomplish all duties and responsibilities within established timeframes
Education and Experience:
Minimum Bachelors Degree with experience in social service field.
Difficulty of Work:
The work is broad in scope involving complex program elements which require critical and administrative analytical abilities. Work assignments involve the development of new programs and procedures. Guidelines are established, but require broad interpretation and judgment in application and implementation.
Responsibility:
Recommend changes in existing regulations which may have an effect on total agency operation based on agency policies. Work independently and possess sufficient technical knowledge for the work. Decisions and major recommendations are reviewed for compliance with agency policy and attainment of goals. Make a substantial contribution in the development and implementation of the quality improvement program.
Personal Work Relationships:
Work throughout the Division and with all other agencies to define jurisdiction; interpret, develop and implement certification standards for service providers; resolve any disputes and clarify each entity's responsibilities; and collaborate with other staff regarding complaints and incidents related to certified/licensed service providers.
Builds collaborative relationships with agencies to facilitate the submission of certification applications. Responds to questions and requests from agencies and the public concerning rules, laws, and patient issues in a timely and sensitive manner.
Physical Effort:
Normally seated, standing or walking at will. Requires no more than normal physical abilities such as visual or hearing acuity, color perception or muscular strength and stamina. Requires some bending and lifting.
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment. Adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Exposed to normal weather changes when traveling.
About Stafforward:
Stafforward specializes in recruiting and staffing for the administrative, light industrial, healthcare and scientific industries. Our team of dedicated staffing professionals have placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average. Assignments may vary from several weeks to several months, with many offering permanent opportunities. Stafforward is a subsidiary of BCforward ? the largest minority owned staffing firm in Indianapolis.
BCforward and all of its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Type: Contract
Required education:
Bachelor's
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