MEDICAL DIRECTOR, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

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MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

The Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Administration provides clinical oversight of state-wide behavioral health services; oversees the planning and development of new services; provides overall clinical oversight to specified state operated mental hospitals and other treatment facilities; collaborates with other relevant service agencies in developing an integrated, coherent, consumer-centered service delivery system; and provides specialized clinical, programmatic, and consultative resources to the Behavioral Health Administration ; agencies of local jurisdictions and counties. This position reviews certain standards of care, utilization review and concurrent treatment authorization for publicly funded health services; develops, with the assistance of supervisor and Deputy Directors within BHA, new treatment models for health services, system plans, clinical information systems, clinical procedures, and tracking mechanisms for Administrations. This is a management position directly responsible to the Director of the Behavioral Health Administration and the incumbent represents the Administration in the absence of the Director. The position consults to MDH and participates in public health policy discussions and planning.

Requires a Medical Degree from an accredited medical school, Board Certification in Psychiatry, and five years of medical practice or public health experience in the clinical care of patients with mental illness and substance abuse, three of the five years of experience must have been at a supervisory or administrative level in a health care organization or system. 

Preferred candidates will have administrative experience in managed care, knowledge about the Maryland Behavioral Health Care system, and/or current board certification through the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, 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 additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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