Program Manager, Community-Based Access and Support

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Behavioral Health Administration, Prevention and Promotion Division, Catonsville MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Program Manager for the Community-Based Access and Support Office within the Division of Prevention and Promotion in the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). As a critical leadership role, this position develops, implements, oversees, and evaluates statewide programs designed to improve access to behavioral health services and enhance peer-to-peer support initiatives.

The Program Manager ensures alignment of these programs with BHA's mission to promote resilience, recovery, and equity in behavioral health care across Maryland. The role involves leading the expansion of the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist workforce, managing programmatic and fiscal oversight for state-funded initiatives, and providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions and stakeholders.

This position also provides leadership for the Maryland Commitment to Veterans (MCV) program, which improves access to behavioral health services for service members, veterans, and their families. Within this role, the Program Manager oversees the implementation of key initiatives, including the Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and Families, ensuring the integration of suicide prevention efforts within MCV's broader mission.

Through effective leadership and strategic oversight, the Program Manager ensures that all programs under their purview operate efficiently, adhere to state and federal regulations, and achieve measurable outcomes that address the behavioral health needs of Maryland residents.

This position is eligible for Hybrid Telework.

POSITION DUTIES

Position Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Development, Oversight, and Expansion of Peer Recovery Support Services
• Programmatic and Fiscal Oversight of the Maryland Commitment to Veterans (MCV) Program
• Programmatic and Fiscal Management of Peer-Operated Services
• Policy Development, Data Analysis, and Program Evaluation
• Management of Consumer and Stakeholder Engagement
• Supervision and Leadership Development

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and six years of health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three years at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university will substitute for one year of the general experience and a Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute on a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience in the following:

• Providing supervision or professional mentorship of subordinate staff, interns, trainees, or similar
• Managing a behavioral health program focused on peer services or support for veterans, service members, and their families
• Working in the behavioral health field
• Working within Government

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume is required and must be uploaded to your application. While cover letters are not mandatory, if you choose to include one, please upload it together with your resume as a single file.

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. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 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

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 or

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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