Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Developmental and Mental Health Services with wide latitude and need for independent action and judgment.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
Develops, implements, and modifies policies and procedures to reimburse designated agencies under the Department's managed care model. Develops, implements, and modifies financial management systems in conformance with changes in regulation and law. Oversees budget and contract negotiations related to designated agencies' annual funding requests. Evaluates both financial stress indicators and management efficiencies of the designated agencies in carrying out their contractual obligations. Provides guidance and consultative service to designated agency financial staff while maintaining an overview of their operations.