<p>GRADE</p> <p>21\n</p> <p>LOCATION OF POSITION</p> <p>MDH Worcester County Health Department, Behavioral Health Unit, Snow Hill MD\n</p> <p>Main Purpose of Job</p> <p>This position will serve as the Program Director of the Behavioral Health Unit of the Worcester County Health Department. This unit is integrated with mental health and substance abuse programs as well as various case management and community services programs. With overall responsibility of over 120 employees and a budget of over $11 million dollars, this position will plan, direct and manage the programs within the unit. This involves coordination with other major divisions, maintaining compliance with COMAR, Maryland Department of Health guidelines and Joint Commission accreditation standards. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Health Officer to implement the local Community Health Improvement Plan as well as the State Health Improvement Plan. The selected applicant must be willing and able to travel to all sites of the Worcester County Health Department as well as Statewide for meetings as needed.\n</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.\n\n\nA Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.\n</p> <p>DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>The desired/preferred candidate should possess:\n\n\n Program Management/Leadership Experience\n Experience Identifying and Directing Quality Improvement Initiatives\n\n\n</p> <p>SELECTION PROCESS</p> <p>This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A Resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.\nApplicants 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).?\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.?Information submitted after this date will not be added.?Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.\nCandidates 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.\n</p> <p>BENEFITS</p> <p>STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n</p> <p>FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS</p> <p>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.\nIf 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.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the?MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\nIf 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?Application.Help@maryland.gov.?\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n</p>