What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Administrative Officer II) (Full-Time Contractual) position at State of Maryland?
Introduction GRADE
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Service Access and Practice Innovation Division
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228
Main Purpose of Job
This full-time contractual position, which functions as a Mental Health Program Coordinator for the MDH Behavioral Health Administration, provides professional administrative staff work for the Office of Suicide Prevention's functions. It will also provide communication and technical assistance, support to external stakeholders, and data management and evaluation through the management of the monthly newsletter and meetings with Suicide Prevention Coalitions within each jurisdiction.
This position will provide professional administrative staff support for the Suicide Fatality Review, the Governor’s Commission on Suicide Prevention, and training development. This support will include involvement in outreach and awareness activities and community training. The position will also manage and evaluate data for mental health promotion and community engagement activities.
The scope of the work requires the position to engage with local jurisdictions, community organizations, and the federal government. This involves collecting and disseminating initiatives, events, conferences, and summits to Statewide partners.
This position is eligible for Hybrid Telework which is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer-focused demands.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience : Two years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes : 1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
The desired candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Sociology, and experience in administrative roles within public health, mental health, or a related field.
The desired candidate should also possess expertise in the following:
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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 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.
14
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Behavioral Health Administration
Service Access and Practice Innovation Division
55 Wade Avenue
Catonsville MD 21228
Main Purpose of Job
This full-time contractual position, which functions as a Mental Health Program Coordinator for the MDH Behavioral Health Administration, provides professional administrative staff work for the Office of Suicide Prevention's functions. It will also provide communication and technical assistance, support to external stakeholders, and data management and evaluation through the management of the monthly newsletter and meetings with Suicide Prevention Coalitions within each jurisdiction.
This position will provide professional administrative staff support for the Suicide Fatality Review, the Governor’s Commission on Suicide Prevention, and training development. This support will include involvement in outreach and awareness activities and community training. The position will also manage and evaluate data for mental health promotion and community engagement activities.
The scope of the work requires the position to engage with local jurisdictions, community organizations, and the federal government. This involves collecting and disseminating initiatives, events, conferences, and summits to Statewide partners.
This position is eligible for Hybrid Telework which is subject to change as necessitated by operations and customer-focused demands.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience : Two years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes : 1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
The desired candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Health Science, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Sociology, and experience in administrative roles within public health, mental health, or a related field.
The desired candidate should also possess expertise in the following:
- Adapting suicide prevention and mental health promotion best practices to enhance cultural responsiveness
- Building and maintaining professional relationships to foster community partnerships and collaborations
- Evaluating, analyzing, researching, and developing social media, programs, and new initiatives, primarily at the state level, focusing on statewide suicide prevention programming and mental health promotion initiatives
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
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 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.
