DIRECTOR OF ADDICTIONS PROGRAM

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Kent County Health Department, Chestertown, MD

This position, serving as the Director of Addictions Program, will supervise and manage the Kent County Outpatient Substance Abuse Program and the Kent County Substance Abuse Prevention Program.  Job duties include: directing, managing and evaluating the daily operation of the Addiction and Prevention programs; preparing budget and grant requests; collaborating with supervisory, service-delivery and support personnel in the development and implementation of program policies and procedures; and, develop, foster, maintain appropriate relationships with other agencies and individuals.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field and six years professional experience in health services and four of which must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Applicants may substitute a master’s or Doctoral degree in a health or human services field for up to two years of the required general experience.

The successful applicant should have education and clinical training recognized by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners or the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, and ,experience in direct clinical supervision of addictions counselors.

This is a management services 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 STRONGLY preferred, 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.