Full job description Benefit Program Specialist St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers Anti cipated Salary: $1,621.89 – Semi-monthly/$38,925.36 - Annually Apply by: June 23, 2024 St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers (SLDDTC) is currently recruiting to fill a "Benefit Program Specialist" position in the Reimbursements Department at The Wainwright Office Building, 8th Floor, located at 111 North 7th Street, St. Louis Missouri 63101. The scheduled work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm with some potential for alternate scheduling in the future, and the primary days off for this position are Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
This is a mid-level technical position involving investigating financial resources to obtain reimbursement for the cost of care and treatment.
Why you'll love this position: The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
JOB DUTIES Interviews recipients and/or financially responsible persons to gather information concerning available resources for payment of care and treatment and obtain reimbursement for the State. Determines financial eligibility for commencement and/or continuation of services under federal entitlement programs. Determines the amount to be charged for a recipient's care and treatment based upon investigational findings and by application of a means test. Administers a facility reimbursement program of limited scope and complexity. Conducts interviews, obtains information for completion of financial questionnaires, and determines amounts to be charged for care and treatment. Serves as liaison with representatives of the Social Security Administration, Veterans Administration, and other federal, state, local government, and private agencies to obtain and maximize reimbursements. Communicates with recipients' relatives, employers, financial institutions, insurance companies, and other persons or organizations to gather information concerning financial resources available to recipients which may be applied to their cost of care, treatment, and personal needs. Consults clerical staff involved in preparing entitlement and insurance applications, obtaining written consents, and gathering preliminary data for determination of ability to pay. Obtains written consent and authorization for the release of information; obtains insurance and governmental assignments of benefits; reviews public documents and records. Explains billing procedures and purpose of the reimbursement program to recipients and financially responsible persons. Prepares reports of investigations and findings. Responds to inquiries relating to payment for hospitalization or other services. Exercises some discretion and independent judgement in decision making within the time limits of established policies, directive, and regulations. Performs other related work as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Knowledge of the techniques of financial investigation, research, and resource identification. Knowledge of principles and techniques interviewing, and negotiation. Ability to interpret, explain, and apply policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements, pertaining to the assigned program(s). Ability to provide direction or advice to program staff. Ability to perform community outreach activities.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS 2-4 years of relevant experience.
DMH employees who have had a disciplinary action within the past 12 months will not be considered.
TO APPLY You may apply online at:
Please upload a copy of your resume and 1 – 2 letters of professional reference.
OR you may submit a completed DMH application, resume, and 1 – 2 letters of professional reference no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 23, 2024. Send by email to or by fax to .
More reasons to love this job The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
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