Job Description

Introduction

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GRADE

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20

LOCATION OF POSITION

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MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Prevention and Promotion Division
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228

Main Purpose of Job

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The Maryland's Commitment to Veterans (MCV) Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the statewide planning, management, and strategic oversight of the MCV program. This program spans multiple regions and involves extensive coordination with local, state, and federal stakeholders to deliver accessible behavioral health support to Maryland's Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), regardless of service era or discharge status. The PM manages day-to-day operations and oversees high-impact initiatives, such as the Sheila E. Hixson Behavioral Health Services Matching Grant Program for Service Members and Veterans and the Maryland Governor's Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among SMVF.

This position supports Maryland's goal of reducing behavioral health crises and improving the quality of life for SMVF through targeted, culturally competent services and strategic partnerships with key agencies. The PM is accountable for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan, managing an annual program budget of $2,799,350 (FY25), and analyzing key performance indicators to evaluate program outcomes. Additionally, the PM advances legislative priorities, identifies policy improvements, and proposes legislation to enhance service accessibility and program impact.

As the primary liaison for the Department, this role facilitates collaboration with state agencies, federal partners, and community organizations, ensuring the alignment of program activities with Maryland's behavioral health goals. The PM supervises administrative staff who manage targeted projects to reduce behavioral health crises, including suicide and overdose, statewide, directly impacting the well-being of Maryland's military-connected population.

This position is eligible for telework. This is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer focused demands.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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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 at least three years of experience at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Master's degree will substitute for one year of general experience. A Doctorate will substitute for two years of general experience. Additional experience will substitute one a year-for-year basis for the college degree.

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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The desired candidate should possess the following:
In-depth knowledge of behavioral health issues affecting Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF), including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and culturally competent care Experience working with veteran or military populations and familiarity with federal and state veterans' services Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, community organizations, and healthcare providers Proficient experience in managing budgets and ensuring alignment of financial resources with program goals Experience with federal and state grant funding is highly desirable Experience in setting measurable goals, tracking program outcomes, and implementing data-driven adjustments to enhance service impact

SELECTION PROCESS

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This is a Management Service 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. 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

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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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 21201. 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 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.



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.