PROGRAM DIRECTOR, A.F. WHITSITT CENTER

GRADE

20\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Kent County Health Department, Chestertown MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The purpose of this position is the manage and supervise the Kent County Health Department's 24/7 substance use disorder facility, the A.F. Whitsitt Center.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Position Duties include, but are not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n Directing, managing and evaluating the daily operation of the 24/7 Residential Addiction Program which includes staff supervision and development, census management, marketing the program and facility management. \r\n Operating the program within budgetary parameters and guidelines to ensure all accreditation and licensing are acquired and maintained.\r\n Participating in Emergency Preparedness activities for the facility and the broader Health Department.\r\n Leading meetings with staff, supervisors and specialized groups.\r\n Participating in continuous quality improvement and utilization review activities, including data collection and analysis.\r\n Overseeing Prescriber Consultants.\r\n Preparing budget and grant requests as needed to maintain program operations; managing grants and submitting contract deliverables reporting.\r\n Developing, fostering, maintaining appropriate relationships with other agencies and individuals, including but not limited to the criminal justice system, hospitals and physicians, employers, social service agencies and other county health departments.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including two years at a supervisory or managerial level.\r\n\r\n\r\nA Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess the following experience:\r\n\r\n\r\n Effectively managing multiple teams\r\n With licensure, regulatory, auditing and quality improvement systems in health care\r\n Effectively managing substance use disorder treatment\r\n Effectively managing a 24/7 residential facility\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the application.\r\nApplicants 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). \r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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. \r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n