DIRECTOR, EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICES, HOUSING AND RECOVERY SUPPORTS

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MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

The Director of the Office of Evidence-based Practices, Housing and Recovery Supports provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive statewide continuum of evidence-based practice, housing and recovery supports for adults with serious mental illness, substance-related disorders, or co-occurring mental health and substance-related disorders to facilitate recovery and resilience and to support systems transformation for improved participant, program, and service outcomes. This position leads and provides strategic direction to the Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Management Unit and the Housing and Recovery Supports Unit. The Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Management Unit includes oversight of the Capitation Project and dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based and empirically-supported practices, such as Supported Employment, Assertive Community Treatment, Family Psychoeducation, Illness Management and Recovery (IMR), Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Permanent Supportive Housing, and Critical Time Intervention. The Housing and Recovery Supports Unit includes oversight of programs, services, and initiatives, such as psychiatric and residential rehabilitation, housing and homelessness services and supports, recovery residences, Maryland RecoveryNet, Recovery Community Centers; and employment services and benefits counseling. The position collaborates with other relevant service delivery systems, state agencies, and partnering organizations in developing an integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented service delivery system that emphasizes continuous quality improvement and continuity of care. In recognition that recovery and resilience are foundational elements in BHA's mission, this position, as a catalyst for housing, employment, and recovery support services, remains critical to the fulfillment of the agency mission.

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 behavioral health services, two of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.  The preferred candidate will have experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavioral health evidence based practices, housing, employment, or recovery support services. The successful applicant should also have experience in complex project management, data-driven decision making, and federal grant program administration and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.                                             

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute a Master's or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for one year of the required professional experience.

2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in behavioral 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.

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.