Employment

What are we looking for?

Director of Finance

MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO WORK IN THE BHARP OFFICE, LOCATED IN STATE COLLEGE, PA, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is responsible for oversight of the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania (BHARP) financial processes and statements as it pertains to the HealthChoices contract with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS). This role involves developing and implementing financial policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and audits.

Type: Full Time
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Pay: Based on relevant experience
FLSA: Exempt
Position reports to: CEO
Supervises: Accountant

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in financial management, budgeting, and financial analysis, preferably within the healthcare or public sector, with a strong focus on implementing and monitoring internal financial controls.
• Thorough knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and experience in risk management and regulatory compliance
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal healthcare

Essential Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Strategic thinking
• Proven leadership and team management
• Verbal and written communication
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Collaboration

Essential Functions:

1. Collaborate with the CEO and each member of senior management to develop the annual operating budget. Ensure accurate predictions by managing and coordinating budget areas across all departments and submit and present the final budget to the Board of Directors (BOD) for approval.
2. Provide analysis for the monthly financial statements. This includes identifying trends, variances, and areas of concern. Make recommendations to support operations, improve financial performance, and enhance decision making processes.
3. Develop and monitor a monthly financial closing calendar to ensure timely financial reporting.
4. Monitor corporate adherence to fiscal policies and procedures.
5. Update and draft fiscal policies and procedures as necessary to reflect organizational and regulatory changes.
6. Actively participate in monthly board, executive committee, and finance committee meetings, and co-chair the Data Committee with the Director of Information Technology. Prepare agenda items and collaborate with the CEO to identify key topics for discussion.
7. Oversee and participate in internal reviews to ensure adherence to corporate policies.
8. Coordinate and manage the external audit process, ensuring compliance and timely completion.
9. Oversee and support the accountant with their daily functions and professional development.
10. Provide HealthChoices fiscal training to BHARP staff and board members to ensure understanding and compliance.
11. Create, implement, and monitor checklists and other analytical tools to ensure the accuracy and completeness of required monthly, quarterly, and annual DHS financial schedules.
12. Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews and analysis of DHS financial reports and requirements to ensure compliance
13. Review the HealthChoices reports prepared by the BHMCO and ensure all required reports have been submitted timely and accurately.
14. Develop and manage a capitation rate-setting process for the HealthChoices program. This includes analyzing healthcare costs and utilization data to ensure rates are actuarially sound and meet regulatory requirements.
15. Perform in-depth data analysis with the IT Department, to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform financial strategies and decision making. Utilize tools and software to analyze large data sets and provide actionable recommendations.
16. Oversee and process the payroll to ensure accurate and timely payment to employees. Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations. Collaborate with Human Resources, who will serve as the backup for payroll processing.
17. Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive system of financial internal controls to safeguard organizational assets, ensure compliance, and support accurate financial reporting. Regularly monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary adjustments to mitigate risks. Lead training and guidance for fiscal team members on internal control policies and best practices to promote a culture of accountability and compliance.
18. Oversee the development and implementation of the BOD organizational fiscal goals.
19. Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO to support BHARP’s financial health.

What Makes BHARP so great?

BHARP is more than just a job, we are a mission. When you join BHARP you are part of something bigger which drives real healthcare improvements across Pennsylvania. Along with caring for Pennsylvania, we care for our employees. We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Generous Starting Benefit Time including:
  • 4 Floating Holidays
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 Personal Days
  • 12 Sick Days
  • 15 Vacation Days (with the opportunity for more as you stay with us)

• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability – Fully Employer Paid
• Opportunity to buy up on employee life insurance and short-term disability.
• Excellent Health Insurance
• 401K Plan with a match up to 5%
• So much more!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to theruraldifference@bharp.org.

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What are we looking for?

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

THIS IS AN IN-OFFICE POSITION WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO WORK IN AN OFFICE SETTING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) collaborates with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and manages infrastructure that promotes the advancement of the BHARP Board of Director’s goals. The ideal candidate MUST have a comprehensive understanding of the behavioral health system to include understanding the Mental Health (MH)/Intellectual Disability (ID) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services across the continuum of care and prior experience working in a managed care system or environment. The COO, in collaboration with the CEO, will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare management, strategic planning, and operational leadership.

Type: Full Time
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Pay: Based on relevant experience
FLSA: Exempt
Position reports to: CEO

Essential Requirements:

• Master’s degree in human services or a business-related field. A combination of related education and experience can be substituted for a master’s degree.
• Four years of progressive management experience in behavioral health, including budget, contracting and service system oversight responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Satisfactory child abuse and FBI fingerprinting clearances.
• Advanced knowledge of the public mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and drug and alcohol systems in PA.
• Experience and knowledge of state regulations that govern the HealthChoices Managed Medicaid Program.

Essential Behavioral Competencies:

• Teamwork & collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Approach to thinking.
• Drive for results.
• Business perspective.
• Conceptual thinking.
• People Development.

Essential Functions:

1. Ensure the proper, effective, and efficient operations of the company.
2. Partner with the Operations team to evaluate business policies and practice
3. Support and advise the CEO in financial decision-making to include directing the budget process with the CEO.
4. Organize and follow through with pertinent meetings and reports as determined by the CEO and the Board of Directors.
5. Collaborate with the CEO to formulate and advance new and existing projects and programs.
6. Develops action steps to achieve the strategic objectives established by leadership and the Board of Directors.
7. Responsible for ensuring that the assigned BHARP Committees operate in an efficient and effective manner.
8. Ensure staff are adequately trained and supervised in conducting the HealthChoices monitoring function
9. Interact with staff, BH-MCO, state and county officials, and other stakeholders as necessary to ensure a collaborative working relationship. This includes email correspondence and New Member Orientation, Etc.
10. Set goals for each department and ensure follow through in a timely manner.
11. Direct and oversee implementation of policy and procedure for BHARP to ensure the directives from the Board of Directors are followed.
12. Fulfill all responsibilities of the CEO in their absence.
13. Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

What Makes BHARP so great?

BHARP is more than just a job, we are a mission. When you join BHARP you are part of something bigger which drives real healthcare improvements across Pennsylvania. Along with caring for Pennsylvania, we care for our employees. We offer a variety of benefits including:

• Generous Starting Benefit Time including:
  • 4 Floating Holidays
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 5 Personal Days
  • 12 Sick Days
  • 15 Vacation Days (with the opportunity for more as you stay with us)

• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability – Fully Employer Paid
• Opportunity to buy up on employee life insurance and short-term disability.
• Excellent Health Insurance
• 401K Plan with a match up to 5%
• So much more!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to theruraldifference@bharp.org.

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