PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II MENTAL HEALTH

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DHMH/Behavioral Health Administration, Office of Children's Services, Catonsville, Maryland

The main purpose of this job is to supervise and direct the activities of subordinate staff and contracted public and private entities to deliver behavioral health services for transition-aged youth and young adults. The position will also manage a number of important federal grants aimed at improving services for this age group. These include a major federal priority program on intervening in the First Episode of Psychosis as well as additional grants for behavioral health service improvement demonstrations. The position will also provide oversight to secure similar federal funding in the future. The position is central to BHAs mission to promote a quality system of care that promotes recovery & resiliency for all Maryland citizens because this age group is at such an elevated risk for behavioral health disorders such as psychotic illness. This position will also focus on coordination of policy and service provision for this age group with other services agencies and participate in high level interagency coordination activities with senior staff in the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD), Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR), Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS), and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR).

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 development of mentally ill patients, 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 preferred or desired candidate for this position will possess at least one of the following:

• professional work experience delivering behavioral health services to both adult and child/adolescent age groups and be knowledgeable about the workings of each of these service sectors;
• experience working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing the initial onset of schizophrenia or other related psychotic disorders

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or 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 5:00 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

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.

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