BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR

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Worcester County Health Department, Snow Hill, MD

This position will direct the behavioral health integrated mental health and substance abuse program. This position will have overall responsibility of over 65 FTE's and a budget of over $7 million dollars. This position will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing the program, coordinating with other major divisions, and maintaining compliance with COMAR, DHMH guidelines and Joint Commission acccreditation standards. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Health Officer & Deputy to incorporate primary care services into the behavioral health program and implement Worcester County's Behavioral Health program.

Qualified candidates must possess a license as a Master's level social worker (LCSWC), counselor (LCPC) or professional addictions counselor (LCADC) and one year of experience in personnel supervision and program management.

Credentials in both Mental Health and Addictions are preferred.

Candidates must be licensed as one of the following:

• Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSWC) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners;
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. 

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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

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.