Health Program Analyst II

Salary Range: $6,624.64 to $9,557.30 Monthly

SUMMARY

The Contract Management and Monitoring Division (CMMD) of DMH is tasked with providing oversight of the mental health services and supports provided under the Department’s Outpatient Program Organization Provider (OPOP) contracts and other unique Service Agreements.  Specifically, CMMD works with agencies to ensure that services under the OPOP and other unique Service Agreements are delivered in accordance with contract language while producing a measurable impact on the individuals, families, and communities of Los Angeles County and increasing access to care.  CMMD is adopting a streamlined structure that prioritizes exceptional customer service and maximizes the use of technology for improving communication.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


* Analyzes and evaluates the administrative requirements of LACDMH Outpatient Program Organizational Provider Agreements, including complex multi‑program contracts with varying programmatic requirements, and deliverables.

Provides administrative monitoring of OPOP contractors by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing data, documentation, and performance indicators to assess compliance with contract terms, program service exhibits, specialty service exhibits, and any additional requisite contract exhibits.


* Participates in and conducts in‑person site visits to agencies to review administrative processes, validate compliance, and support ongoing monitoring activities.

Prepares, develops, and initiates internal administrative processes to implement adjustments to Agreements, including Service Request Forms, Board Policy 4.055 tracking and reporting, Service Delivery Plans, and Provider File Adjustment Requests.


* Collaborates with internal DMH units to execute contract amendments, initiate Board Letters, and ensure timely processing of administrative changes.

Prepares written analyses, summaries, and recommendations to support Program Manager decision‑making regarding contractual modifications, administrative actions, and program adjustments.


* Participates in and assists the Health Program Analyst III in developing standardized policies, guidelines, tools, and procedures for the administrative management and monitoring of Agreements.


* Coordinates with finance, programs and administrative units to ensure alignment of contract requirements, and operational processes.


* Performs special projects and assignments as directed by the Program Manager to support division goals, improve administrative efficiency, and strengthen contract oversight.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS


* Ability to understand program data and outcomes, analyze the data, and properly explain the implications of that information to others


* Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to think about information critically without prompting, analyzing a problem, generating, and implementing practical solutions, and assessing...