Behavioral Health Program Manager

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Worcester County Health Department Snow Hill MD

Main Purpose of Job

Reporting to the Director of Behavioral Health this position will administratively supervise a Community Health Nurse Supervisor and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Additionally this role will provide administrative & technical supervision to mental health and substance abuse clinical staff. Key responsibilities include:- Guiding lower-level supervisors on clinical decisions reviewing staff clinical work and ensuring the completion of treatment plans prior authorizations progress notes & training.-Overseeing the financial management of assigned programs conducting scheduled supervision with assigned staff directing and evaluating daily program operations developing policies and procedures adhering to Joint Commission and COMAR regulations and meeting community needs.-Strategic planning project management operations compliance and serving as a liaison with community partners.

This position may include occasional evening hours and requires the ability to work and travel to all Worcester County Health Department position is considered Emergency Essential for protecting and preserving public health and public safety. This will result in special deployment during emergencies and/or crises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Masters degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following:

• Understanding of COMAR Regulations
• Previous experience running a fee for service program
• Possession of a LCSW-C or LCPC license

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the 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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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 onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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 or .

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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 States diversity.

Required Experience:

Manager