Introduction
GRADE: 25
LOCATION OF POSITION: MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as the Director of Prevention and Promotion in the MDH Behavioral Health Administration. This division’s purpose is the prevention of behavioral health related problems through public and behavioral health best- and evidence-based practices, strategies, and interventions. Through partnerships with community-based organizations and local behavioral health authorities, project areas are provided throughout the state. Programs and practices are categorized into three classifications: universal, selective, and indicated. The focus of this Division is on multiple interventions that encompass all three classifications: promotion of mental health services and resources, prevention of substance use, prevention of suicide, harm reduction services for individuals who use drugs, providing public awareness to combat the stigma of behavioral health related disorders and direct people to resources and care, providing peer support services, including supporting and expanding the peer workforce, providing linkages to behavioral health and other supportive services for veterans, services members, and their families, and by providing problem gambling prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, six years of professional experience in public or behavioral health services to include experience working across the behavioral health continuum of care inclusive of service provision and implementation, program assessment and evaluation and policy development, and two years of supervisor or managerial experience. Candidates may substitute additional professional experience working in behavioral health services (substance use, peer recovery, gambling, suicide prevention, veteran's, etc.) in a community, state or federal landscape for the bachelor's degree requirement at the rate of 1 year of experience for 30 credit hours.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess 5-8 years of management experience leading large-scale projects and teams.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A cover letter and resume must be attached to your application. The cover letter and resume must be uploaded in one file under the resume section of 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 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
The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits: Meaningful Work, Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days), Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable), Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area). For a full list of the benefits of working for the State of Maryland, please click the link below: STATE OF MARYLAND 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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