Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. 

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.

The Human Services Program Manager in the Department of Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health, Core Service Agency Division will assist in the planning, development, and management of a full range of treatment and rehabilitation services for the Public Behavioral Health System in Baltimore County for persons living with serious mental illness and substance use disorder. The Human Services Program Manager will be responsible for collaborating with other human service agencies, supervising clinical staff, monitoring budgets and grant expenditures, working with providers, monitoring contracts for performance and compliance, preparing grant proposals and reporting on program implementation.
 
Under general supervision, duties of the position will include:

• Management of behavioral health programs and initiatives for the Core Service Agency (CSA) Division of the Bureau of Behavioral Health.
• Provide supervision and oversee daily operation of program staff for the CSA Division in the Bureau of Behavioral Health.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff authorizing services in the Administrative Service Organization (ASO) system.
• Represent and/or act in leadership role for Division/Bureau in interagency meetings and committees.
• Monitor budgets for the Division initiatives, and supervise staff who are responsible for fiscal actions related to those grants and programs.
• Monitor contracts for compliance to conditions of award and supervise staff who are responsible for program oversight and provide technical assistance as needed
• Prepare reports for programs and services outcomes and performance for the Division.
• Prepare grant proposals and Requests for Proposals for services and initiatives for the Division.
• Prepare and deliver community presentations concerning Baltimore County behavioral health resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mental health, substance use disorders and the Public Behavioral Health Service system.
• Experience with providing supervision of professional staff, monitoring budgets and fiscal oversight of programs, preparing and responding to grants and Request for Proposals, and writing reports related to program performance and outcomes.
• Must have experience providing training.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work independently and manage a variety of tasks.

 
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science
plus
at least four years' experience providing human services, such as intake/referral, counseling or educating, which includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
(Related education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required non-supervisory experience.
Additional experience in providing human services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education. Experience in the supervision and management of a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Public Behavioral Health System;
• Experience providing supervision to professional and clinical staff;
• Experience in providing training;
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple groups and organizations in a collaborative manner; 
• Advanced clinical license preferred.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Program Manager - Clinical Services Core Service Agency
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Some positions may require satisfactory completion of County sponsored CPR and First Aid training. These positions must maintain certification throughout employment.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
These positions are essentially sedentary with some walking, standing, or other restricted physical activities. Some positions may require traveling between work sites.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.