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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF POLICY AND PLANNING

Program Manager Senior II

Recruitment #24-005483-0006

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Introduction

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Division of Policy and Planning
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD

Main Purpose of Job

The MDH Behavioral Health Administration's Division of Policy and Planning oversees and manages, through subordinate managers, system planning and management of publicly funded behavioral health services which are provided through managed care systems, local authorities, the Behavioral Health Administration and within the MDH system of care. This position oversees requirements and deliverables of contracts, including outcome measurement and analysis, quality reviews, evaluation, and planning. It ensures that the payment systems implemented through Medicaid/managed care, state and other federal funds, the administrative service organization and corresponding health service delivery systems are consistent with MDH and BHA goals for each, and that they function as a comprehensive and effective system of care for behavioral health. It oversees and manages planning, implementation and coordination required for various grants and contracts, as well as planning and implementation activities for the Medicaid funded system of care as they relate to behavioral health services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in health service professional work to include three years of experience in a behavioral health managed care organizational setting or within a state or county government, working on behavioral health managed care issues.  Work experience must include planning, developing, and implementing health service delivery models of care; work with clinical outcomes; and data review and analysis (qualitative and quantitative) with large information systems.  Two years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees.

Notes: Additional graduate level education, at an accredited college or university, may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience and/or proficiency in:
  • Providing technical assistance to local authorities regarding planning and state policies
  • Conducting professional meetings with internal and external stakeholders, virtually, and in person
  • Writing and editing professional executive summaries and PowerPoint presentations for executive management
  • Writing Policies & Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Long term strategic planning, plan evaluation, program compliance, monitoring, writing narrative reports of the plan outcome as well as performance improvement plans

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. 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.

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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