Metro West Regional Coordinator - Commonwealth of Massachusetts : Job Details

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Job Description

Description

The MassachusettsDepartment of Public Health's (MDPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) seeks a dynamic applicant for the Metro West Regional Coordinator position. The Metro West Regional Coordinator directs, manages and administers the development and delivery of licensed and state contracted alcohol and drug programs in one or more regions of Massachusetts. Consults individually and in staff conferences with the bureau directors and senior management for purposes of formulating divisional and regional policies, budget allocations and program specifications and evaluations to increase the effectiveness of regional operations. Conducts contract negotiations with Department of Public Health vendors and manages the fiscal and programmatic monitoring of these contracts. Negotiates with other state and private agency directors at the regional level to set interagency agreements and commitments. Hires and provides supervision to staff by assigning work, developing work procedures and schedules consistent with agency policy, and monitoring work performed in order to meet established goals, objectives and target dates. Prepares narratives and data reports for special projects as assigned. Directs and evaluates clinical projects with other state agencies related to the provision of alcohol, drug and mental health services. Provides support to BSAS Central Office on special projects and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

• Conduct contract negotiations with the Department of Public Health vendors, oversee and manage BSAS treatment contracts by performing site visits, analyzing client and billing data, monitoring programmatic and fiscal performance, and quality assurance and process improvement.
• Develop and implement the statewide and regional substance abuse treatment system contracts for programs that provide services for key targeted groups including the uninsured and the indigent populations.Participates in BSAS RFR development and review, level of care management, development of BSAS policy and procedures and provides guidance to statewide support service vendors.
• Provide leadership to the region to build service capacity and to maximize community-based collaboration to respond to the needs of targeted populations. Participate in local task force meetings, community collaboratives, interstate agency initiatives and other forms of regional networking. Provides regional expertise around access and referral needs.
• Serve as a communication conduit between regional providers and DPH/BSAS Central office to ensure that current information about regional needs and developments are known by senior management; and ensures that BSAS policy, public health developments and initiatives are known by regional providers and community-based groups.
• Supervise the Assistant Regional Manager in their duties that support the tasks and operations of the regional office.
• Facilitate special projects and DPH/BSAS initiatives as assigned.

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Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, public health programming principles, practices, policies and mandates.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, prevention, intervention and treatment strategies related to substance abuse, primary health care and public health issues.
• Ability to work autonomously, without procedural precedents and make appropriate decisions and judgments in managing problems inherent in complex systems.
• Ability to analyze and utilize statistical, demographic, budgetary, historic and other types of information for applied use in work.
• Ability and judgment to monitor and evaluate the quality of care within programs and services.
• Capacity to coordinate and facilitate effective interaction among diverse health, social and human service programs within the region.
• Ability to lead, motivate, direct and supervise personnel, directly and indirectly.
• Ability to think, write and speak in and organized, clear manner.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse populations and groups.
• Willingness to work varied and irregular hours in the course of extensive job-related travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience with substance use disorder primary prevention.
• Awareness of and experience with principles and approaches for racial equity and other focus population health equity.
• Understanding and experience with principals and community engagement and partnership approaches.
• Experience with substance use prevention, intervention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support continuum of care in Massachusetts.
• Capability to work autonomously and collaboratively and to lead, motivate, direct, and supervise personnel, directly and indirectly.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse populations and groups.
• Capacity to write concisely, express thoughts clearly, and develop ideas in a logical sequence.

About the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services:The Mission of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) is to foster healthy life choices through culturally responsive services that prevent, treat, and promote recovery from substance-related disorders.Our Guiding Principles include:

Addiction is a chronic disease that can be successfully prevented and treated.

Eliminating the stigma associated with addiction is essential to our work.

Substance use disorders affect individuals, families, and communities across the Commonwealth.

No single treatment is appropriate for everyone, and medications are an important element of treatment for many individuals.People affected by substance addiction should be treated with dignity and respect.

The Bureau of Substance Addiction Services acknowledges the history of structural racism in the United States and its impact on health outcomes. The Bureau is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents, focusing on traditionally underserved and underrepresented populations.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- ###-#### Ext. #4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or professional experience in a particular specialty (i.e. scientific, professional, or technical), and (B) of which four years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Substitutions :I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or degree related directly to the specialty may be substituted for one year of the required (A) experience.

Substitutions :I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or degree related directly to the specialty may be substituted for one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Graduate or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, financial management, or degree related directly to the specialty may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street

Job

Job: Administrative Services

Agency

Agency: Department of Public Health

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Shift

Shift: Day

Job Posting

Job Posting: Jul 17, 2025, 12:16:56 PM

Number of Openings

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 91,779.74 - 134,063.80 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Luciana Hayner/ [email protected] - 857#######

Bargaining Unit : 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

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