Program Manager Senior IV
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 126914 - 198107
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
This Management Service position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
A resume must accompany your completed application.
MISSION:Totransform young peoples lives create safer communities and forge moreequitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youthaccountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
VISION:Providingpathways to success for youth and families through partnerships acrossMaryland.
GRADE
26
LOCATION OF POSITION
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Main Purpose of Job
The ExecutiveDirector of Behavioral Health plays a crucial role in enhancing public safety within the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) by providing leadership in best-practice mental health and substance abuse services for youth in custody. With oversight of an $8.8 million budget for detention and placement services including private vendors totaling approximately $51.5 million annually the Executive Director also administers an additional $860000 budget for court-ordered assessments. These assessments guide commitment decisions prevent at-risk youth from entering the juvenile justice system and implement intervention strategies for first-time and non-serious addition the Executive Director oversees community- and residential-based behavioral health resources and collaborates with partner agencies to ensure the effective delivery of services while building a continuum of support for justice-involved young people. The Executive Director also provides critical oversight of the Cognitive Transformational Model (CTM) including training coaching and curriculum development.
This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule as determined by the supervisor.
POSITION DUTIES
As the Executive Director of Behavioral Health you will play a pivotal role in enhancing public safety by providing visionary leadership to ensure the implementation of best-practice behavioral health and substance abuse services.
Ensures Fidelity of Evidence-Based Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:
This positions key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Leadership and Oversight:
- Directs the operations of the behavioral health and substance use assessments unit
- Establishes and leads the assessment team for comprehensive evaluations of youth in residential care
- Develops unit operating procedures ensuring compliance with established protocols
- Utilizes appropriate assessment tools maintaining fidelity to the highest standards in assessment report quality
- Establishes and oversees interdisciplinary staffing/placement teams for comprehensive identification of youth needs including pending placement
- Reviews and approves services and programs providing crucial guidance to ensure that youth needs are appropriately addressed by providers and facility staff
Ensuring Compliance with Standards and Accrediting Bodies:
- Oversee the provision of behavioral health and substance abuse services in the facilities by monitoring the performance of psychologists licensed social workers licensed counselors psychiatrists and interns
- Monitor staffing to ensure the efficient and appropriate allocation of resources to serve the needs of the populations
- Develop and implement a quality assurance program for the delivery of mental health and substance abuse services
- Develop and coordinate training and monitors to ensure that professional staff maintains appropriate licensure and certification
- Meet routinely with providers to instruct train and evaluate the provision of services in keeping with industry standards and best practices
- Monitor utilization and outcome reports research and training
- Oversee providers through weekly utilization reports monthly meetings and monthly collaborative calls
- Collaborate with staff to monitor developments in vendor fidelity outcomes and new advances in evidence-based practices
Overseeing Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Services:
- Assess needs and approve contracts with private vendors and intergovernmental agreements (IAAs) for mental health and addiction services
- Develop policies and best practice procedures for mental health and substance abuse programs and services monitoring their quality implementation
- Ensure coordinated and quality services are provided to youth in the care of DJS
Leading Champion and Expert in Youth Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Matters:
- Consults with behavioral health substance abuse physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals who offer care and consultation services to DJS
- Consults and testifies as appropriate at the juvenile court on behalf of Department matters related to DJS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Minimum Masters degree (minimum) in a relevant field such as: SocialWork (MSW)Psychology (Clinical Counseling orSchool Psychology) Counseling Public Health (with behavioral/mental healthfocus) Psychiatric Nursing or other advanced practice nursing field.
Experience: Five (5) years ofexperience in Behavioral Health and program development initiatives youthprogramming staff supervision and leadership role with a demonstratedprogression of responsibilities.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral degree (preferred): PhD or PsyD in Psychology. DSW (Doctor of Social Work) Dr PH in PublicHealth
Licensure /Certification (preferred) Independent clinical licensure in Maryland (orequivalent in other states): LCSW-C (Licensed Certified SocialWorker-Clinical) LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) LicensedPsychologist Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner license
Strong knowledge ofevidence-based practices (DBT CBT trauma-informed care etc.)
710 yearsprogressively responsible experience in behavioral health or juvenile justicesettings
Experienceoverseeing budgets contracts and vendor management
Supervisory/leadershipexperience in multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity withcommunity-based and residential behavioral health systems
SELECTION PROCESS
Pleaseensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that youmeet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing date; we will not considerinformation submitted after this date.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating ofyour application based on your education training and experience related tothe positions requirements. It is essential that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application. Please report all related experienceand education. For education obtained outside the U.S. you must provide proofof the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credentialevaluation service.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is strongly urged. However if you are unable to apply online you may mail a paper application and resume to the address below or fax a paper application and resume to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paper application must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for this recruitment no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E Redwood St.
Baltimore MD 21202
Attn:Recruitment #25-
Fax number
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required or if you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Recruitment and Examination Unit at.Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
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 or.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employeeswho are reflective of the States diversity.
DJS values the experience gained by veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
