COORDINATOR OF PSYCHIATRY EDUCATION & TRAINING

This is a part-time 50% position.

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MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

This position monitors and coordinates psychiatric education and training for the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) to include technical assistance and support to psychiatric resident training programs on the role of the psychiatrist providing integrated behavioral health care. This position will serve as BHA's liaison to the University of Maryland's residency program. It will guide and recruit psychiatric residents completing their training into public sector psychiatric employment. In addition, this position will provide consultation to BHA leadership regarding forensic behavioral health programming issues.

Requires a Medical Degree from an accredited medical school, Board Certification in Psychiatry, and 2 years of medical practice or public health experience in the field of psychiatry.  One year of experience must have been at an administrative level in a health care organization or system.  The preferred applicant will have experience in forensic psychiatry and experience or knowledge of the University of Maryland Residency Programs.

Notes:

1. Applicants must be licensed and currently registered with the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A photocopy of the current registration must be attached to the application.

2. Applicants not yet possessing a license to practice medicine in Maryland but who are eligible for licensure must attach a photocopy of a letter from the Maryland Board of Physicians stating eligibility by reciprocity or endorsement. Applicants will not be appointed until they have received a license from the Maryland Board of Physicians. The Board may be contacted at 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.

3. Applicants must be certified by an American Medical Association Specialty Board in an area of medical specialization.  Candidates must be board-certified in Psychiatry. 

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

 Applicants 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). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, 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 additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If 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. 

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

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