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

State of Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland is searching for a Regional Clinical Services Manager for the Behavioral Health Administration. This role involves overseeing mental health service implementation and ensuring compliance through monitoring and technical assistance to local jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in behavioral health, management, and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional experience in health services.
• Three years of managerial experience in Mental Health.
• Experience with compliance and monitoring principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of behavioral health clinical services grants.
• Conduct compliance site visits to local health authorities.
• Analyze data for statewide clinical services initiatives.

Skills

Behavioral Health Treatment

Program Compliance

Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, psychology

Job description

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

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, which functions as a Regional Clinical Services Manager (RCSM), using expertise and knowledge in behavioral health services will work within the Treatment and Recovery Services Division, Office of Treatment Services at the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA).

This position is involved in the planning, design, development, and implementation of behavioral health clinical services grants to Maryland’s 23 local jurisdictions, and Baltimore City, by 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 Regional Clinical Services Manager will conduct site visits to monitor the LBHAs, LAAs, and CSAs for compliance with BHAs COAs and Statement of Work (SOW) to ensure that services have been effectively rendered. This position will review and assist in the development of the Administration’s policies regarding effective programmatic and fiscal practices, and provide 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.

This position will also analyze data and critique statewide clinical services initiatives to ensure they are in compliance with the BHAs policies and practices. The position will participate in the review of the jurisdictions annual local behavioral health plans and make recommendations and policy changes as applicable. This senior level position will also 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.

In addition, this position will work collaboratively with BHAs various divisions, such as 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. This is 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 professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Mental Health professional work related to treatment and development of mentally ill patients 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

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• experience with Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery Support Services (Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) Disorder) and the different modalities of treatment
• experience with principles, practices, and procedures of program compliance, monitoring, and planning
• experience with principles, practices, and procedures in public administration, to include governmental accounting, budgeting, and public personnel administration
• experience with written and verbal communication with constituents, and local, state, and federal stakeholders
• applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures
• writing and/or monitoring federal grants
  
  

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.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.