ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ((Program Manager Senior II))

State of Maryland; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's Behavioral Health Administration, Treatment and Recovery Division, in Baltimore, seeks a senior manager to serve as Assistant Director for Administration and Program Implementation. This role will oversee publicly funded behavioral health services for adults and older adults, supervise staff, and drive policy, project management, and program implementation.

The position involves leadership across the division (56 FTE), ensuring timely response to constituents, managing

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years of senior level management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior managerial oversight of publicly funded behavioral health services for adults and older adults.
• Supervise onboarding of new staff, mentor managers, develop policies, and manage projects.
• Track communication flows, resolve issues, oversee budgets, coordination of care and access to care, and grant compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Policy development

Project management

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in health or human services

Job description

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration, Treatment and Recovery Division, Baltimore MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position is a senior level position within the Treatment and Recovery Division and will serve as Assistant Director for Administration and Program Implementation. This position will assist the Director of Treatment and Recovery with providing senior managerial oversight of all publicly funded behavioral health services for adults and older adults. This position will be responsible for providing supervision, on-boarding new staff, mentoring managers, developing policies, and project management, and ensuring timely response to constituents.

This position will also assist with leading and managing the day-to-day operations and administrative service aspects of the Division in addition to providing oversight and direction over program service area. The division is comprised of 56 FTE (state merit and special payment payroll) staff. Duties will consist of providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions with addressing clinical related treatment issues and improving service quality. This position will track communication flows, assist with resolving issues, follow-up on critical incidents, oversee budgets, coordination of care, access to care, implementation of Medicaid waivered services, and other personnel related issues.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework which is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer-focused demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Master\'s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years of senior level management experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidate should be an accomplished healthcare and public health professional with a strong clinical background and extensive expertise in behavioral health, including mental health and substance use disorder services across the full continuum of care for older adults. Preferred candidate should have:

• Demonstrated experience in data analytics, program evaluation, quality improvement, and population health initiatives to improve outcomes and advance evidence-based practices.
• Senior-level management experience leading complex programs, multidisciplinary teams, and strategic initiatives within healthcare, public health, and human services environments.
• Expertise in developing and analyzing legislative and regulatory policies, interpreting federal and state requirements, and ensuring organizational compliance.
• Extensive experience managing federal awards and grants, including oversight of funding conditions, grant compliance, performance monitoring, reporting requirements, and fiscal stewardship.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and internal controls to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and adherence to grant terms and conditions.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, cross-sector collaboration, strategic planning, and translating policy into effective programs and services that strengthen behavioral health systems and improve outcomes for older adult populations.

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 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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. 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 [e-mail].

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.