QUALITY ASSURANCE/OPIOID AUTHORITY DIRECTOR

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MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

The State Opioid Treatment Authority Director functions as Program Manager in the Behavioral Health Administration's (BHA) Compliance Unit of the Managed Care and Quality Improvement Division. This position has responsibility for program planning, evaluation and implementation of public policy regarding addictive disease and facilitating improvement in the quality of services provided by the Public Behavioral Health System. As a Program Manager, this position supervises professional staff and manages budget and other resources in accordance with BHA's policies and procedures. This position provides system oversight, evaluating service system compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines, responding to requests for regulatory and policy exceptions, coordinating the response to complaints and/or allegations, approving new Opioid Treatment Program sites, and other related duties. The Director is responsible for coordinating and participating in regularly scheduled reviews of Opioid treatment programs as mandated by Federal standards, contributing to the State planning process, functioning as a liaison to BHA's licensing unit for matters involving program certification, and coordinating responses to Departmental requests for information and assistance.

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Human Service with at least 4 years of experience conducting quality assurance or program compliance reviews or responding to program service complaints in the substance use program treatment area.  Two of the four years of experience must have included supervision of staff. 

A Master's Degree in Health or Human Service will substitute for 2 years of the non-supervisory experience. 

The desirable candidate will, additionally, have experience-based knowledge of methadone treatment, relevant state and federal regulations specific to this treatment, and familiarity with Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs).

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.

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.