ADMINISTRATOR II Behavioral Health Coordinator

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) seeks an Administrator II: Behavioral Health Coordinator to oversee training, monitoring, and coaching for staff in Behavioral Health Treatment Interventions, including DBT, CBT, MRT, and Motivational Interviewing. You will coordinate Entry Level Training, onsite training, and refresher programs across facilities.

This role involves delivering DBT groups and clinical services when licensed, ensuring policies are followed and staff are proficient

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes: Substitute college credits or degrees for experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite coaching, training and monitoring of staff delivering DBT and other treatment programs at multiple facilities.
• Provide training related to Behavioral Health Interventions at various training levels (ELT, onsite, in-service, remedial).
• Support DBT and other Behavioral Health related groups and, if licensed, other clinical services as needed.

Skills

Training and coaching

DBT skills

Behavioral Health Interventions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Introduction

GRADE 17

LOCATION OF POSITION

DJS- Victor Cullen Center
600 Cullen Drive
Sabillasville, MD 21780

Main Purpose of Job

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!
This 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

• 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S. , you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.