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COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, Mental Health

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore County, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 63154 - 99603
Posted: 9 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ONLY.
GRADE
15
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Catonsville MD 21228
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to assist with the certification of Recovery Residences in compliance with HB 1411 (2016) legislation. A recovery residence is a dwelling unit or other form of group housing by any person or entity that provides alcohol and illicit free housing for individuals with substance use disorders. These residences are not clinical treatment facilities. However residences may receive clinical services provided by other providers to address their treatment position will perform field assessments of recovery residences going through the process of certification both initial and renewals. This position will support the Manager of the Maryland Certification of Recovery Residences. This position will work with the owners staff and residents of the recovery residences to complete the certification process. Additional duties include tracking information for recovery residences in the certification process sending out notifications on when the next renewal will occur. This position should be knowledgeable about the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) 2018 Quality Standards and use the quality standards to conduct on site field position plays a significant role in the mission of the Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration Policy and Planning Division. The mission of MDHs 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. Through publicly funded services and support BHA 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 quality recovery residences are available for individuals on their path to recovery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience working with National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) Quality Standards.
  • Experience conducting onsite audit assessments and preparation of assessment reports.
    LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
    THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ONLY.
    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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

    Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

    Candidates may remain on thecertified 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
    FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

    Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

    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.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

    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 States diversity.


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