COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, Health Services

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MDH - Frederick County Health Department

This full-time contractual position will ensure that the day-to-day operations of the State care coordination and Maryland RecoveryNet programs are executed as stipulated by MDH’s Behavioral Health Administration. Receive referrals from providers. Assign referrals to the care coordinators. Maintain referral and enrollment spreadsheets for MDRN CSS, SCC, and MDRN housing programs. Complete and submit required data reports monthly. Assist care coordinators with the request for services made to the Regional Area Coordinator for the Maryland RecoveryNet housing services. Maintain all spreadsheets. Collect and review all MDRN CSS requests for service from the care coordinators. Receive and review all proposals for services and submit purchase requests, adhering to FCHD’s policy and procedures. Purchase items using the state assigned credit card and reconcile payments monthly per the state’s reconciliation process. Complete internal audit of records per supervisor’s guidelines. Conduct regular supervision meetings with team and routinely report to Adult Services Program Manager regarding status of programming, making recommendations for maximum utilization of services. Connect and enroll participants in the SCC and MDRN CSS programs. This will require meeting participants at state funded treatment centers, Frederick Health Hospital, and other locations. Assess and make recommendations to enroll SCC participants who are eligible for Maryland RecoveryNet services. Enroll participants in MDRN as appropriate. Maintain liaison and cooperative relationships with Behavioral Health providers and provide assistance to providers in identifying and making appropriate referrals to the program. Provide consultation and assistance to Behavioral health providers as well as collaborate regularly to explain available services.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

2. 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.

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.

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.