FACILITY DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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MDH Potomac Center, Hagerstown MD

The Director/CEO of Potomac Center is the Chief Executive Officer for the Potomac Center is a 62-bed licensed Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) that includes a Transitions Program, and a Secure Evaluations and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) Program. These programs focus on using therapeutic interventions to empower residents as they learn the skills they need to successfully return to community living. The facility is mandated to provide direct services, including “active treatment”, to individuals admitted, while working to integrate these consumers into the most integrated setting in the community. The CEO is responsible for providing leadership to the staff and residents, ensuring operational excellence, adherence to best practices and applicable State and Federal standards, as well as resolving legal, programmatic and fiscal issues affecting the centers. As CEO, all duties must be performed with the utmost professionalism, while strictly adhering to all relevant regulations, standards, policies and procedures including Departments of Budget and Management and Mental Health and Hygiene; Title 17 CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS; MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; Office of Health Care Quality; ICF-MR; Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and Potomac Center.

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of professional health or human experience, including four years of experience related to health services for people with developmental disabilities. Qualified candidates must also possess at least 3 years of experience that includes the supervision of professional staff and/or the management of a DD service delivery unit.

Desired candidates should possess experience developing and managing a budget, facility resources and overseeing various departments to ensure quality of care, regulatory compliance, and a safe working environment.

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.