CLINICAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR - FORENSICS

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DHMH, Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Forensics, Jessup, MD

This position will provide medical/clinical management and supervision for the Office of Forensics. Duties will include oversight of clinical functions for the Office of Forensics; program development; participation in the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures; provision of clinical guidance to facility forensic coordinators and staff and to community based forensic evaluators; represent the office at court regarding forensic cases when necessary; represent the Director of Forensics at meetings and other related activities.

Requires a Medical Degree from an accredited medical school, Board Certification in General and Forensic Psychiatry, and at least five (5) years of medical practice working with patients with mental illness and substance use disorders.  At least three (3) years of that experience must be connected to the legal/criminal justice system.  At least two (2) years of the total experience must have been at a supervisory or administrative level in a health care organization or system. 

The ideal candidate will also have knowledge about the public sector Maryland Behavioral Health Care System.

Applicants must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law.  A copy of the current license must be attached to the application.

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must be attached with your application.

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.

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.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

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.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.