Fatal Overdose Review Team Coordinator

Salary $27-30 per hour Posted Date 08/12/2026 Closing Date Continuous Bureau Behavioral Health Services | System Training Education and Prevention Program Full-Time County Contractual Position open to all qualified candidates. Location 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 Hours 40 hours per week Benefits health dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. 10-month position, summers off; no shift work; and paid leave days. Job Description Nature of Work This position resides within the System Training Education and Prevention Program under the Behavioral Health Bureau. This position will coordinate the Fatal Overdose Review Team (FORT) and will be responsible for overseeing all functions pertaining to the team. The Fatal Overdose Review Team is composed of representatives from county and private agencies with the purpose of reviewing individual fatal and non-fatal overdoses to develop an understanding of causes and incidences of drug overdoses in the county and develop plans for and recommend changes to prevent drug overdose deaths.The Fatal Overdose Review Team Coordinator will review data from the Chesapeake Regional Information System (CRISP) and the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) to select cases for review. For each case selected, the CRISP data will be analyzed for bi-monthly meetings. This position will schedule and plan all bi-monthly Fatal Overdose Review Team meetings and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to implement Fatal Overdose Review Team recommendations, including the Overdose Prevention team and subcommittees. This position will conduct research on recommendations made in the meetings, developing and maintaining a strategic plan for recommendation implementation and working with other community partners to implement selected recommendations. This position will complete all required reports to the Maryland Overdose Fatality Review office, develop meeting minutes and develop presentations or secure presenters as needed. This position will also be responsible for collecting, interpreting and analyzing data to improve substance use prevention programming to support the Fatal Overdose Review Team and the System Training Education and Prevention program. Success in this role requires a strong background in Behavioral Health (substance use/primary prevention and harm reduction strategies), meeting facilitation, grant management, program evaluation, and an ability to maintain strict confidentiality while leading a multidisciplinary team. Education Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in public administration, health care administration, behavioral health, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience At least 2 years experience of related professional work experience; OR Master’s degree in one of the fields listed above; and one year of related experience. Notes This position requires a valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle. Desired Or Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience with needs assessments, strategic planning, public speaking and meeting facilitation; Understanding of complex public health related issues; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to accomplish objectives. An Equal Opportunity Employer Smoke-Free Workplace Additional job opportunities with Anne Arundel County State of Maryland Reference #12885 #J-18808-Ljbffr Anne Arundel County Department of Health