REGIONAL CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER ((Program Administrator II Mental Health))

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Regional Clinical Services Manager to lead behavioral health initiatives across Maryland. This pivotal role involves planning, developing, and implementing clinical services grants while ensuring compliance and effective service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in behavioral health treatment and recovery support services, along with managerial experience. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health services statewide, collaborating with various stakeholders and providing technical assistance. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes and supporting diverse communities in Maryland.

Benefits

State of Maryland Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Telework Options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, or related field required.
• Six years of professional experience in health services with managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee behavioral health clinical services grants across Maryland.
• Conduct site visits and monitor compliance with service delivery.

Skills

Behavioral Health Treatment

Program Compliance Monitoring

Public Administration Principles

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Social Work

Master's or Doctorate in Health or Human Services

Job description

Introduction

GRADE: 17

LOCATION OF POSITION: MDH Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Treatment and Recovery Services Office of Treatment Services Catonsville, MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

This position functions as a Regional Clinical Services Manager (RCSM) within the Treatment and Recovery Services Division, Office of Treatment Services at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). The RCSM will plan, design, develop, and implement behavioral health clinical services grants to Maryland’s 23 local jurisdictions and Baltimore City, providing direct oversight and monitoring of behavioral health clinical services statewide.

This includes oversight of services through contracts, Conditions of Award (COA), and Interagency Agreements (IAs) with the Local Behavioral Health Authorities (LBHAs), Core Service Agencies (CSAs), Local Addiction Authorities (LAAs), Local Health Departments (LHDs), Community Behavioral Health Providers, and Maryland Universities. The RCSM will conduct site visits to monitor compliance with BHA's COAs and Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure effective service delivery.

The position will review and assist in the development of the Administration’s policies regarding effective programmatic and fiscal practices, providing recommendations to BHA program staff regarding contract deliverables, corrective action plans (CAPs), retraction of funding, fiscal year carry-over, roll-over, and over-the-base (OTB) requests. Additionally, the RCSM will analyze data and critique statewide clinical services initiatives to ensure compliance with BHA's policies and practices.

This senior-level position will provide technical assistance (TA) and facilitate training of state, county, and program-level staff in best practices for monitoring substance use disorder (SUD), mental health disorder (MH), and co-occurring SUD and MH disorder intervention, treatment, and recovery support services. The position will work collaboratively with various divisions within BHA, including Systems Management, Finance and Fiscal Management, Compliance and Quality Improvement, Local Planning and Management, the Administrative Service Organization (ASO), and units within the Division of Treatment and Recovery Services.

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

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 of professional experience in health services, with three years in mental health professional work related to treatment and development of mentally ill patients, and three years at the managerial or supervisory level.

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

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience with Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Support Services (SUD and MH Disorder), principles and practices of program compliance, monitoring, and planning, public administration principles, governmental accounting, budgeting, and public personnel administration. Experience in written and verbal communication with constituents and local, state, and federal stakeholders, as well as applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures, and writing and/or monitoring federal grants is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation, which may involve a rating of your application based on education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential to provide complete and accurate information on your application. Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date; late submissions will not be accepted.

BENEFITS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. If unable to apply online, paper applications may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper applications must be received by 5 pm on the closing date. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. We thank our Veterans for their service. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Maryland is committed to recruitment and promotion of a diverse workforce.