PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR IV, HEALTH SERVICES

**This position is limited to current merit employees of the Wicomico County Health Department**

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Wicomico County Health Department, Salisbury, MD

The main purpose of this position is to direct and administer programs within the Behavioral Health Authority (BHA) and the Prevention and Health Communications (PHC) program. Provide administrative supervision and leadership to employees. Provide oversight to the planning and quality monitoring of service delivery for behavioral health and Prevention. Provide leadership to the Local Health Improvement Coalition and the accreditation staff. This position serves as the primary contact for media relations. This position is designated emergency essential

Qualified candidates must possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field and six years professional experience in health services, four of which must have been in professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions, and four of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

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.  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.

**This position is limited to current merit employees of the Wicomico County Health Department**

This is a management service recruitment.

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.

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.