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Director Of Dementia Services And Brain Health

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 76608 - 120814
Posted: 20 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Internal Only: This recruitment is limited to current MDH PHPA Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control employees only.
GRADE
18
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH PHPA Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The main purpose of this position is to coordinate the Maryland Department of Healths (MDH) Cognitive Health Program and its approach to addressing Alzheimers disease other forms of dementia and cognitive and brain health. This position will support monitor and coordinate a wide range of strategic statewide cognitive health programming policy and planning activities. This position will provide staff support to the Virginia I. Jones Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Advisory Council and oversee implementation of the State Plan on Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias. This position will collaborate with the Centers Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and Data Team to develop and monitor implementation milestones and measurable outcomes to assess progress of the State Plan on ADRD. This position will build partnerships and promote alignment with State agencies that support individuals with dementia and their caregivers. This position will manage program procurements grants and contracts as appropriate based on funding availability. This position will seek funding to support the Cognitive Health Program by applying for grants that align with MDHs approach and the State Plan on ADRD. This position will also oversee aligned activities within the Center including healthy lifestyle initiatives and data and evidence sharing related to dementia and cognitive health.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Six years of professional experience in health services three years must have been in Health Services professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than MentalHealth Developmental Disabilities or Addictions and four years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes:

may substitute the possession of a Masters degree or Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelorsdegree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services may be substituted for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration 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:

1. Experience with public health program development and implementation.

2. Experience working with programs that address healthy aging.

3. Experience leading or managing councils workgroups or stakeholder groups.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
Internal Only: This recruitment is limited to current MDH PHPA Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control employees 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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