Coordinator Special Programs Health Services II

A Coordinator Special Programs Health Services II, Mental Health is the full performance level of work coordinating programs in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in a local health department, residential facility or the headquarters administration. Employees in this classification are responsible for assigned program activities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Plans and conducts studies, surveys and investigations related to specific program services;

Makes recommendations for the maximum utilization of existing services as well as for additional or expanded services;

Implements a minor program service or a phase of a complex major program;

Maintains liaison and cooperative relationships with a variety of public and private agencies;

Provides professional consultation and assistance to public and private agencies having programs for persons who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled, geriatric patients, alcohol or drug dependent or otherwise receiving health services;

Assists in developing and participating in training programs for personnel working with the program services;

Develops and recommends standards for inpatient and outpatient services;

Encourages and directs the development of inpatient and outpatient services;

Coordinates community health planning committees;

Develops procedures for improved services, coordination and expansion of existing services and development of new services;

Develops public education programs and makes speeches and appearances to explain available services;

May supervise lower-level support staff;

Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.

Experience: Two years of professional experience in health services, one year must have been in the Mental Health option.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or human service field for one year of the required general experience.

2. Experience in the Mental Health option must be as follows: professional work related to treatment and services for mentally ill patients.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another
field plus one additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $25.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Catonsville, MD 21228 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Catonsville, MD 21228: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26