Program Administrator III Mental Health **Repost**

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Worcester County Health Department
6040 Public Landing Road
Snow Hill, MD 21863

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as the Director of the Worcester County Local Behavioral Health
Authority (LBHA) and the Worcester County Local Management Board (LMB).
As the
LBHA Director, this position will manage the delivery of mental health
services in Worcester County under programs funded and mandated by the Maryland
Department of Health and the Behavioral Health Administration, for the treatment and
rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.
As the Director
of the LMB, this position will be responsible for the management of programs to preserve children
and families that are funded through the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and
Victims Services.

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 four years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.
Notes:
1.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree or 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.
2.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 may be substituted for the required education.
3.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:

Experience coordinating with outside agencies and community members in regards to Behavioral Health

Experience managing grants, monitoring the deliverables of grants, and
completing grant reports

Excellent writing and grammatical skills

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�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�
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.