Human Services Program Supervisor - Community Based Services - TAMAR

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 38,573,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a leadership-level professional to head the Trauma, Addictions & Mental Health Recovery (TAMAR) Program within the Bureau of Behavioral Health, primarily serving the Baltimore County Detention Center.

The role directs daily operations, ensures regulatory compliance, supervises a multidisciplinary team, manages data, grants, and partnerships, and promotes trauma-informed care in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, or related field.
• three years' experience providing human services, behavioral health, or case management services.
• Proof of licenses, certifications and education must be submitted with each application.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Trauma, Addictions & Mental Health Recovery (TAMAR) Program.
• Monitor program performance, data quality, and outcome measures.
• Prepare reports, manage grants, and support budget development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Represent the program in interagency meetings, community coalitions, and public forums.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to case managers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and contracted providers.
• Review and approve case plans, assessments, and documentation.
• Support staff in managing complex cases involving co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and crisis situations.
• Promote evidence-based practices including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor program staff.
• Facilitate individual and group supervision sessions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
• Foster a supportive, equitable, and culturally responsive work environment.
• Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, treatment providers, justice system partners, and community organizations.
• Participate in community education, prevention, and outreach initiatives.
• Address client concerns and ensure client-centered service delivery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Licensed mh addictions professional

Multidisciplinary teams

Co-occurring disorders

State reporting systems

Grant-funded programs

Trauma-informed care

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, or related field

Job description

Regular Schedule: 25 Hours per week

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Community Based Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due toreclassificationas separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, leads the Trauma, Addictions & Mental Health Recovery (TAMAR) Program within the Bureau of Behavioral Health. This leadership role oversees a multidisciplinary team providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services to incarcerated individuals impacted by substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and complex trauma. The TAMAR Program is implemented in the Baltimore County Detention Center and this position works primarily within the detention center.

• Direct daily operations of the Trauma, Addictions & Mental Health Recovery Program.
• Monitor program performance, data quality, and outcome measures.
• Prepare reports, manage grants, and support budget development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Represent the program in interagency meetings, community coalitions, and public forums.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to case managers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and contracted providers.
• Review and approve case plans, assessments, and documentation.
• Support staff in managing complex cases involving co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and crisis situations.
• Promote evidence-based practices including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor program staff.
• Facilitate individual and group supervision sessions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
• Foster a supportive, equitable, and culturally responsive work environment.
• Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, treatment providers, justice system partners, and community organizations.
• Participate in community education, prevention, and outreach initiatives.
• Address client concerns and ensure client-centered service delivery.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the County, department or program in meetings and conferences.
• Provides information, education, and assistance to groups and organizations.
• Solicits community involvement or volunteer participation in the program.
• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, public health, or related field.

plus

three years' experience providing human services, behavioral health, or case management services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a behavioral health field
• One year of supervisory experience
• Licensed mental health or addictions professional
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with state reporting systems and grant-funded programs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, mental health systems, and recovery models.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for fieldwork.

(Related education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional experience as a counselor, educator, or supervisor in a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Human Services Program Supervisor - TAMAR

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is often sedentary, with some walking, standing, lifting and other limited physical activities. This position requires a valid MD drivers license in order to travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.