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PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II Mental Health

Regional Manager, Treatment and Recovery Services

Recruitment #26-001723-0001

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Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT MDH EMPLOYEES OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

The Regional Manager, Treatment and Recovery Services, will work within the Treatment and Recovery Services Division, to plan, design, develop, implement, and assess program efficacy for Mental Health and co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) behavioral health programs. The Manager will provide programmatic oversight and monitoring of behavioral health (MH or co-occurring MH) and SUD treatment and recovery support services statewide. This includes oversight of contracts, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), BHA Conditions of Award (COA), and Interagency Agreements (IAs) with the Local Behavioral Health Authorities (LBHAs), Core Service Agencies (CSAs), Local Addiction Authorities (LAAs), Local Health Departments (LHDs), Community Behavioral Health Providers, Faith-based organizations, and Maryland Colleges and Universities.

The Regional Manager will conduct site visits (virtual and on-site) to monitor the LBHAs, LAAs, and CSAs for compliance with BHA COAs to ensure services have been effectively rendered. This position reviews and assists in developing the Administration’s policies regarding effective and evidence-based programmatic and fiscal practices. This position provides recommendations to BHA program staff regarding contract deliverables, corrective action plans (CAPs), retraction of funding, fiscal year carry-over/roll-over, budget modifications, and over-the-actual-spend (OTAS) requests. This position is also responsible for conducting program evaluation and analyzing data to report on program effectiveness and impact.

The Regional Manager will participate in reviewing the jurisdictions' annual local behavioral health strategic plans and budgets, and make recommendations for programmatic and policy changes as applicable. This position provides technical assistance (TA) and facilitates training for BHA and local, state, and county program staff in best practices for monitoring mental health disorder (MH), and co-occurring MH and SUD disorder intervention, treatment, and recovery support services. This position will collaborate with other divisions and offices as part of BHA's standards for program oversight, resource sharing, equitable service delivery, and meeting agency-wide goals and objectives. These areas include:

  • The Division of Policy and Planning;
  • Fiscal and Finance Management;
  • Office of Behavioral Health Research and Innovation;
  • Office of Prevention and Promotion, Primary Behavioral Health and Early Intervention; and
  • Urgent and Acute Care.

Specifically, this position will support the following Treatment and Recovery Services Division offices with program and fiscal monitoring of their units' state/general and federally funded Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs:

  • Office of Evidence Based Practices;
  • Housing and Recovery Supports;
  • Office of Older Adults and Long Term Services and Supports; and
  • Community Integration and Program Planning.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework, and is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer focused demands.

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: Six years professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Mental Health professional work related to treatment and development of mentally ill patients and three years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years 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 an 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 Health Services Administration 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 the following:
  • Experience working in behavioral health (co-occurring, enhanced, integrated) modern intervention, treatment, and recovery techniques, and behavioral health evidence-based practices (EBPs).
  • Experience with the principles, practices, and procedures of program monitoring and planning, business and public administration.
  • Experience with the principles and practices of governmental accounting, budgeting, and public administration.
  • Experience developing and installing administrative procedures, and evaluating their efficiency and effectiveness to assist in monitoring behavioral health (MH/co-occurring MH and SUD) programs and services.
  • Experience with clear and concise verbal and written communication.
  • Experience applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ONLY.

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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