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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SUPT CLIFTON T PERKINS HOSP CENTER

Recruitment #18-005609-0001

Introduction

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (CTPHC) is a Maximum Security facility, commonly referred to as Maryland’s forensic psychiatric hospital. CTPHC receives patients requiring psychiatric evaluation who have been accused of felonies and have raised the Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) defense and/or their Competency to Stand Trial is in question. CTPHC provides treatment to offenders who have been adjudicated NCR and/or Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) and CTPHC accepts, by transfer, felony inmates from correctional facilities who meet the criteria for involuntary commitment (IVA). Additionally, CTPHC accepts patients from other State Regional Psychiatric Hospitals whose behavior is violent and aggressive.

The mission of Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (CTPHC) is to perform timely pretrial evaluations of defendants referred by the judicial circuit of Maryland, provide quality assessments of and treatment for all patients, and provide maximum security custody of patients to ensure public safety.

GRADE

9990

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Chief Executive Officer for the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center provides executive leadership for all aspects of the hospital in order to accomplish the mission of the hospital - to provide competent treatment for its patients, treat all employees as its most valued asset, accomplish its goals and objectives with efficiency and fiscal restraint, manage its responsibilities with sensitivity to the surrounding community, and enhance its role as a progressive force in the mental health community and as a leader in providing effective hospital care. The hospital provides services to adult forensic and civilly committed patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in health, human services, business administration or related field and six years of experience managing health service operations in a behavioral health care setting.   Four of the six years must have included direct supervision of staff.   

The desirable candidate will possess a Master's in Business Administration, as well as specific experience in forensic health service program planning, development and quality improvement initiatives as well as significant experience overseeing fiscal and human resources.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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