DIRECTOR OF MANAGED CARE AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

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MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Catonsville, MD

The main purpose of this position is to function at advanced level of professional practice and with advanced knowledge, skills and abilities, the Program Manger-Senior II position provides senior level representation of the Behavioral Health Administration or Maryland Department of Health in order to support and participate in the Management level of leadership in fulfilling regulatory responsibilities and contractual obligations for the development, oversight, monitoring, and direction of the Public Behavioral Health System. This position leads and supervises compliance, accreditation and behavioral health licensing staff as the Director of Managed Care and Quality Improvement.

Education:  Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human services field, or business administration, healthcare management, public administration, or related field of study, or a Juris Doctorate.

Experience:  Six years experience in health care services.  Work experience must include duties involving auditing or monitoring compliance of program activities to standards and regulations; or conducting investigations involving the provision and compliance of health care services;  or monitoring program operations in order to recommend or implement improvements.  At least three years of experience must have been in a management or supervisory role.  

Note:  A Bachelor's degree and additional experience as described above may be substituted for the Master's or JD on a year for year basis.

 Candidates with experience in behavioral health care and knowledge of Medicaid and managed care are desired.

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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.

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.