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PEDIATRIC OVERSTAY COORDINATOR

ADMINISTRATOR III SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #25-002576-0010

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The Pediatric Overstay Coordinator serves as a program manager within the Behavioral Health Administration's Division of Primary Behavioral Health & Early Intervention. This position is responsible for leading the Department's efforts related to emergency department and inpatient Pediatric Overstays across the state. The Pediatric Overstay Coordinator will supervise a team of approximately three that will collectively focus on improving access to services across the behavioral health continuum of care for youth and their families.

The Pediatric Overstay Coordinator will track, monitor, review and analyze data, develop or edit and implement policies and procedures, create materials for education, training and technical assistance, and coordinate extensively with stakeholders including but not limited to other state agencies, providers, and local behavioral health authorities. This position also serves as the Contract Monitor for several large-scale projects with providers to increase inpatient and bridge-care beds, including the direct facilitation of referrals and the oversight of discharges to other levels of care and the community.

This role also serves as the lead subject matter expert in the development and monitoring of a statewide Bed Registry and Referral and Care Traffic Control System. This position will be required to lead and co-facilitate workgroups and meetings with the vendor as well as with internal and external stakeholders. The development of workflows, communications, and policies and procedures regarding the Bed Registry System will also be a core responsibility and inform the Pediatric Overstay work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree plus relevant experience, including in public health, health policy, and/or social work;
  • Demonstrated clinical experience; and,
  • Demonstrated experience in health care policy and program implementation

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

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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