ADMINISTRATOR II (Behavioral Health Coordinator)

Introduction GRADE 17 LOCATION OF POSITION DJS- Victor Cullen Center 600 Cullen Drive Sabillasville, MD 21780 Main Purpose of Job Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for our Administrator II: Behavioral Health Coordinator role, so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! The is main purpose of this position is to provide training, monitoring and coaching for new and current staff in Behavioral Health Treatment Interventions. This position requires the incumbent to train staff in DJS’ treatment programs and detention facilities on DBT skills; other identified therapeutic interventions (CBT, MRT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.) and associated policies and procedures. The incumbent will provide training that includes Entry Level Training (ELT), initial onsite training, in-service refresher training, and remedial training on the DBT and other Behavioral Health Related Programming. This position will provide DBT groups and other behavioral health interventions and services, if licensed, clinical services to youth as needed. Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following: Provide onsite coaching, training and monitoring of staff delivering DBT and other treatment programs at Victor Cullen Center, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, and other locations if requested. Provide training related to the Department’s Behavioral Health Interventions at Entry Level, initial onsite, in-service, and remedial training. Provide support to DBT and other Behavioral Health related groups and, if licensed, other clinical services at the Victor Cullen Center, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, and other facilities, as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work. Notes: Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 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 The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications: Possess a current, active provisional or independent license or certification issued by the State of Maryland in counseling, psychology, social work, and/or substance use disorder treatment. Two years of experience assessing and/or providing counseling and/or group services to a population of adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders in the Juvenile Justice system. Two years of experience working with an adolescent population with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Training in Evidence-Based Therapeutic Skills and Interventions. 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.

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Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 217 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment # 26-002587-0038 Fax number View phone number on click.appcast.io TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at View email address on click.appcast.io. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments. Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply. We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland