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

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland’s MDH Behavioral Health Administration, Treatment and Recovery Division in Baltimore seeks a senior leader to serve as Assistant Director for Administration and Program Implementation. You will provide strategic oversight of publicly funded behavioral health services for adults and older adults.

Responsibilities include supervision, on-boarding new staff, mentoring managers, policy development, project management, and ensuring timely responses to constituents.

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 all publicly funded behavioral health services for adults and older adults.
• Supervise staff, on-board new staff, mentor managers, develop policies, and manage projects and budgets, ensuring timely response to constituents.

Skills

Senior management experience

6+ years health/human services admin

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in health or human services

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

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 candiates 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

• 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.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.