PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II Addiction

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DHMH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

The Regional Services Manager within the Treatment and Recovery Services unit of the Behavioral Health Administration is responsible for the monitoring and oversight of the implementation of substance abuse intervention, treatment and recovery services within an assigned region in the State of Maryland. This includes services to the criminal justice population, adolescents, adults, and individuals with co-occurring disorders. This position reviews and assists in the development of the Administration's policies regarding effective programmatic and fiscal practices and provides recommendations on new or revised legislation for substance abuse services. The Regional Services Manager also reviews and makes recommendations for proposed budgetary and programmatic regulations for substance abuse initiatives. This position is responsible for analyzing data and critiquing statewide management initiatives to ensure that such initiatives are in compliance with Behavioral Health Administrations' policies and appropriate practices and provides supervision to the State Care Coordination Program Manager. The senior level position will ensure the training of state, county and program level staff in the area of best practices for substance abuse intervention, treatment and recovery services. This facilitates a comprehensive and efficient substance abuse delivery system. The position also collaborates with other state and local stakeholders on joint efforts to combat the substance abuse prevalence within a particular region. This position is responsible for coordinating and developing the work plan for the Regional Technical Assistance Team. The team is comprised of members from various divisions within the Behavioral Health Administration. This includes Quality Assurance, Information Services, Management Services and Clinical Services. The position also provides technical assistance, education and guidance to local advisory councils that are mandated by SB 194. These responsibilities require expertise in the delivery of comprehensive substance abuse services.

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 successful applicant should have experience working with local health departments in the areas of substance abuse intervention, treatment and recovery services and professional experience monitoring program compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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 highly recommended, 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.

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.