Posting number: UHA05813_9.2026
Department: Department of Health Care Policy and Financing
Division: Medicaid & Behavioral Health Initiative & Coverage Office
Job classification: Policy Advisor III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health, Public Health, Management
STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
Note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.
Envision Yourself Working at HCPF
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.
We are looking for a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Rates and Sustainability Policy Advisor - Term Limited for the Behavioral Health Benefits (BHB) Section of the Office of Medicaid & CHP Behavioral Health Initiatives and Coverage (BHIC)!
BHIC administers and oversees performance of Medicaid State Plan services and programs. The services and programs include both physical health and behavioral health and span the managed care continuum from fee-for-service to fully capitated risk programs. BHIC plays an instrumental role in achieving the mission of HCPF to improve access to cost-effective, quality health care services for Coloradans. The BHB Section of BHIC oversees cohesive development, alignment, and sustainability of benefits across the behavioral health continuum of care. This section provides strategic direction, integration, and oversight for high-acuity and complex behavioral health Medicaid benefits to ensure that individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis or complex needs have coordinated access to appropriate services in the least restrictive setting, while maintaining fiscal integrity and alignment with federal and state authorities
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees
Reduced college tuition through CSU Global
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programshttps://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
We are onboarding new employees using a hybrid approach. The Department supports flexible work arrangements. Depending on the business need and description of the position, we have options that range from hybrid to full-time in the office. Specific discussions about the schedule will be discussed during the offer stage.
**Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our downtown Denver office, on the first day of employment.**
What You’ll Be Doing as CCBHC Rates and Sustainability Policy Advisor:
Subject matter expert on initiatives to support PPS sustainability, reimbursement methodologies, provider financial accountability, and rate setting within the CCBHC and Behavioral Health Safety Net models, conveying best practices, identifying situations where potential policy or program conflicts with existing regulation, and helping facilitate solutions to conflicts.
Advise management on new policies or programs across the Department that support or interact with CCBHC, PPS, provider sustainability, and reimbursement models within this position’s area of expertise.
Review and provide input on proposed legislation for fiscal impact assessment and implementation plan development.
Solicit participation and responds to written and verbal inquiries from providers, clients, and stakeholders; assesses current and future benefit policies to meet the Department’s expectations for a high level of efficient and economic use of Department and State resources.
Research the impact of policy decisions including client, provider, budgetary, operational, and legal ramifications.
Develop and track key milestones related to PPS implementation, provider financial monitoring, sustainability initiatives, accountability requirements, and Demonstration financing activities.
Guide efforts to standardize and document PPS methodologies, cost reporting processes, financial monitoring activities, accountability requirements, and sustainability planning efforts.
Work with external stakeholders to collect and analyze input related to reimbursement methodologies, prospective payment systems (PPS), financial sustainability initiatives, cost reporting activities, and Demonstration financing requirements.
Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and implementation activities related to the CCBHC Demonstration, behavioral health services, and Department priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
This is a term-limited position with funding through June 30, 2031.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1R3XX
POLICY ADVISOR III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
There are two ways to qualify for this position:
Option 1:
Experience Only:
Six (6) total years of professional experience in finance, healthcare administration, public administration, or an occupational field closely related.
Option 2:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Policy, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a field of study related to the work assignment
AND
two (2) years of professional experience in finance, healthcare administration, public administration, or an occupational field closely related.
Appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Relevant education will be calculated as the following:
An associates will count as two years of experience
A bachelors will count as four years of experience
A masters degree will count for six years of experience
A doctorate or juris doctorate degree will count for seven years of experience
Note: Per the Job Application Fairness Act, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your transcripts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous relevant professional state experience
Masters degree in Public Policy, Finance, or Healthcare Administration
Professional Experience with:
Stakeholder engagement including healthcare providers and government agencies
Prospective payment systems (PPS)
Medicaid reimbursement strategies
State and federal financial reporting
Skills to Support Success
Communication
Attention to details
Adaptability
Conflict management
Teamwork
Time management
Collaboration
Definition of Professional Experience: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.
Conditions of Employment
All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.
This is a term-limited position with funding through June 30, 2031. Successful candidates will sign a Waiver of Retention Rights and normal personnel rules regarding retention will not apply. Additional information regarding term-limited positions can be found here
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
How to Apply (Please Read Carefully)
Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.
Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.
ADAAA Accommodations The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Anupreet Kaur, at anupreet.kaur@state.co.us
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
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