QUALITY ASSURANCE/ OPIOID AUTHORITY DIRECTOR

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Behavioral Health Administration, Clinical Services, Catonsville, MD

The Quality Assurance/Opioid Authority Director functions as Program Manager in Clinical Services with responsibility for program planning, evaluation and implementation to public policy regarding addictive disease and facilitating improvement in the quality of services provided by the addiction service system funded by the Administration. As a Program Manager, this position supervises professional staff and manages budget and other resources in accordance with central office policies and procedures.  This position provides oversight for the State Opioid Treatment Authority, evaluating service system compliance with funding requirements, responding to requests for regulatory and policy exceptions, approving new Opioid Treatment Program sites and other related duties.  The Director is responsible for coordinating statewide peer review of addiction treatment programs as mandated by the conditions of the Federal Block Grant, contributes to the Administration's Managing for Results process, functions as a liaison to the Office of Health Care Quality for matters involving program certification, and coordinates responses to external regulatory and legislative agencies.

Bachelor's Degree in Health or Human Service with at least 5 years of experience conducting quality assurance or program compliance reviews or responding to program service complaints in the substance use program treatment area. Two of the five years of experience must have included supervision of staff. A Master's Degree in Health or Human Service will substitute for 2 years of the non-supervisory experience.

The desirable candidate will additionally have knowledge of methadone treatment, relevant state and federal regulations and familiarity with Opioid Treatment programs (OTPs).

This is a management service position.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  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.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.
Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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