Cynthia Seivwright

Experience

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  Vermont Medicaid

  Aug 2008 - Oct 2010

  Quality Improvement & Behavioral Health Coordinator

  Coordinated departmental quality programs and quality plan. Coordinated activities to meet federal requirements. Performed monitoring and oversight of the State departments of their Medicaid program delegated administrative responsibilities. Developed and managed a clinical authorization and concurrent review system to manage behavioral health care inpatient Medicaid funding. Provided clinical supervision to staff.

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  Vermont Medicaid

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Director, Quality Improvement & Clinical Integrity

  Responsible for quality improvement for the Vermont Medicaid program and compliance with Federal Managed Care Regulations. Also responsible for utilization review and care management of inpatient behavioral health services. Directed the planning, development, implementation and administration of a quality improvement program and a behavioral health utilization program. Designed and implemented the Medicaid quality improvement plan. Ensured compliance with all federal managed care regulations. Supervision of clinical and professional staff. Show less

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  Vermont Department of Health, Division of Substance Use Programs

  May 2015 - Jan 2023

  Division Director

  Responsible for administering a comprehensive program for alcohol and drug prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery. Responsible for all federal funds and the programs and initiatives they support. This includes a total budget of $65 million for the division. Ensures compliance with all federal Block Grant regulations. Leads innovative projects, develops programs, participates in multi-agency planning with Health Department leadership. Provides direct supervision to clinical and professional staff and is responsible for over 50 staff within the division. Show less