EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY

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DHMH, Board of Chiropractic & Massage Therapy Examiners, Baltimore, MD

The Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners is seeking to fill the Executive Director position who will provide a full range of administrative functions and staff supervision in support of the Board’s activities and further its goals and objectives in coordination with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).  The mission of the Board is to serve and protect the public, regulate the practice of chiropractic & massage therapy care, promote quality, and ensure competent ethical health care.  The Board’s duties include providing public and professional information, overseeing continuing education for licensees, application and examination, complaint investigation, discipline and related monitoring, peer review, administrative rules, procedure review and policy and practice question research. 

The incumbent in this position will direct, implement, and monitor all the Board activities including the licensure of chiropractors, chiropractor assistants and massage therapists (approximately 7,000 licenses).  This position will monitor the issuance of new and renewal licenses and permits by ensuring compliance with State and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the Board.  The incumbent will perform regular audits of applications, licenses, and permits; and coordinate the annual audit of continuing education credits.  He or she will be responsible for developing and implementing regulations, policies and procedures of the Board, with the Board's approval, as well as assist the Board in its evaluation of standards of practice regarding chiropractors, chiropractor assistants and massage therapists.  He or she will make recommendations to the Board President on statutory or regulatory changes, assist in drafting legislative bills, and may testify at legislative hearings regarding proposed bills.  This position also has budgetary responsibility for $1.2 million and will supervise a staff of nine. 

Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience in health care policy, public health, health care administration or a closely related field including 2 years at a supervisory/management level in that field.  

JD or Master’s degree will substitute for 2 years of experience in health care policy, public health, health care administration or related field.  

The successful candidate should have experience working for a Board of Directors and have experience with strategic planning, quality assurance, legislative and fiscal initiatives and mandates, have some knowledge of investigation and reports in the health field, licensing procedures and have strong computer and communication skills.

This is a management service recruitment.

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.