PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR II Addiction Mobile Crisis Program Administrator

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland, MDH Behavioral Health Administration, is seeking a Mobile Crisis Program Administrator to lead the development and oversight of mobile crisis services across Maryland. The role focuses on program development, regulation, and accountability for a multi-million dollar grant portfolio.

Based in Catonsville, the administrator will monitor program implementation, revise standards of care, and apply best practices in management and clinical services to improve community crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or related field.
• Six years health services experience; 3 years in addiction-related treatment; 3 years in management or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Support jurisdictional development of mobile crisis services across the state.
• Monitor implementation of mobile crisis programs and revise regulations, policies, and standards of care.
• Ensure accountability for grant funds totaling approximately $18 million annually by creating, monitoring, and evaluating program metrics and troubleshooting care delivery challenges.

Skills

Addiction treatment experience

Program management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or related field

Master's or Doctorate in health/human services may substitute for up to 2 years of general experience

Bachelor's in another field + 1 year health services experience substitute

U.S. Armed Forces officer service in Health Care Administration/ Health Services Administration may substitute

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) awards funds to local jurisdictions in Maryland to assist with developing a statewide system of mobile crisis response and stabilization services. BHA also oversees the regulation and licensing of Mobile Crisis Team programs. Mobile crisis services are broadly designed to increase community access to crisis support and ongoing services, and decrease engagement with hospital emergency departments and the criminal legal system. This position will support jurisdictional development of mobile crisis services across the state and monitor the implementation of these programs. The Mobile Crisis Program Administrator maintains and employs knowledge of current and emerging management and clinical best practices within mobile crisis response and stabilization services to develop and revise regulations, policies and standards of care, and implement system changes accordingly. The Mobile Crisis Program Administrator ensures program accountability for grant funds totaling approximately $18 million annually by creating, monitoring, and evaluating program process and outcome metrics, and troubleshooting care delivery challenges.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Catonsville, MD 21228

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Addiction professional work related to treatment and services to persons with alcohol or other substance addiction and three years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical, peer, or personal life experience with mobile crisis services.
• Experience with contract monitoring, technical assistance, and stakeholder engagement.

SELECTION PROCESS

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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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.

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 [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.