COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES IV, ADDICTION

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MDH Behavioral Health Administration

The Office of Workforce Development and Technology Transfer (OWDTT) is charged with the responsibility of improving and strengthening the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes of those providing substance use, mental health, prevention, recovery and behavioral health services in Maryland. The office is committed to improving the competency of current and future practitioners by providing evidence-based, promising, and best practices educational opportunities to those who interact with individuals receiving behavioral health services. The office is able to improve the skill level of behavioral health professionals and expand the behavioral health workforce by creating and expanding continuing education course work, working collaboratively with higher education providers in the development of substance use related disorders, prevention, and mental health curriculum and by assisting in the setting of education and licensing standards. This position is vital in providing operational and programmatic support to the office’s strategic plan and to the Behavioral Health Administration’s mission.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Experience: Five years of professional experience in health services, two years must have been in the Addiction option.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or      human service field for one year of the required general experience.

2. Experience in the Addiction option must be as follows: professional work related to treatment and services for persons with alcohol or other substance abuse addiction.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist  specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The desired candidate should possess experience in staff development or higher education office that provides training; with database systems, public behavioral health systems; community based mental health services and/or substance use related disorders. The desired candidate should also possess experience in workforce development, training, data collection and analysis.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.