PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II Addiction

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DHMH, Behavioral Health Administration

This senior level administrative position is responsible for coordinating the Behavioral Health Administration's (BHA) Tobacco Prevention, Cessation and Compliance Initiatives. This position provides oversight for all activities associated with the implementation and monitoring of the Synar Tobacco Compliance Project.  Compliance with Synar is a federal requirement for receipt of Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant Funds.  This position serves as the Administration's primary liaison with the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, DHMH-PHPA Office for Tobacco Prevention and Control and works cooperatively with other State and local agencies and organizations to develop and implement effective policies, procedures and programming that addresses tobacco use prevention, cessation and enforcement statewide.  This position assists in the development of legislation and appropriate data collection resources.  It also assists with contract monitoring and serves as the content expert in the drafting of requests for proposals and/or memorandums of agreement for Tobacco related initiatives.  This position also develops proposed budgetary and fiscal monitoring processes.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three of which must have been in professional work related to treatment and services to persons with alcohol or other substance addiction, and three of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute a master’s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the specific degree.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The desirable candidate will have experience drafting requests for proposals and implementing programs that address tobacco prevention, reduction and control for diverse populations; experience in developing agency tobacco prevention and cessation policies and practices; and experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships within public health and somatic care environments.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS   

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.