Maryland Recoverynet Regional Area Coordinator; Contractual Administrative Officer III

GRADE

15

MDH - Behavioral Health Administration
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228

Maryland Recovery Net (MDRN) develops partnerships with service providers statewide and funds access to recovery support services for individuals with substance use/co-occurring disorders treatment and recovery support needs. Services are designed to assist recipients in remaining engaged in their recovery while promoting independence, self-sufficiency, and stability.

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to monitor housing services of approved MDRN recovery residence providers.

This position plays a significant role in the mission of the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, Treatment and Recovery Services Division. The mission of MDH’s BHA is to develop an integrated process for planning, policy and services to ensure a coordinated quality system of care is available to individuals with behavioral health conditions. BHA through publicly funded services and support will promote recovery, resiliency and health and wellness for individuals who have or are at risk for emotional, substance use, addictive and/or psychiatric disorders.

This position will ensure appropriate, effective, and quality services are being provided to individuals who have substance use disorders.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Notes:

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Experience in substance use treatment and recovery support services
• Professional administrative experience working in a health services treatment setting specific to addictions
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, verbal and written

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

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.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment…