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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES II, Mental Health

Recruitment #22-002721-0008

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GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department, Leonardtown, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is located within the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program within the Behavioral Health Division of St. Mary's County Health Department. The main purpose of this full-time position will be to plan and implement a wide variety of support activities for program participants and their families. The duties for this position are as follows:
  • Conduct outreach and maintain relationships with family members of individuals who are currently enrolled in the LEAD program in order to provide resources that support self-identified needs;
  • Provide linkages to care and other community resources/supports to assist the LEAD family members including but not limited to: housing, vocational and educational opportunities, treatment, mental and other health services, and community services;
  • Collect and maintain data on program participation, successes, challenges etc.; prepare reports based on relevant data;
  • Maintain confidential client information including casefiles;
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive provider file for referrals to the appropriate resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Experience:  Two years of professional experience in health services, one year must have been professional work related to treatment and services for mentally ill patients.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience and/or working knowledge of St. Mary's County community resources and programs related to basic needs (housing, vocation, education etc.);
  • Experience working with a diverse group of people including clinical staff and/or law enforcement.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. 

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

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information 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.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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




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