Manager III (Local Behavioral Health Authority), M3
Montgomery County (MD) - Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849![Montgomery County (MD)](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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WHO WE AREMontgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORThe Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Manager III to manage the Behavioral Health Planning and Management Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) Operations Unit.Manage the Behavioral Health Planning and Management Local Behavioral Health Authority (LBHA) Operations Unit. Includes supervision of Program Managers that oversee: (1) Quality Assurance & Compliance; (2) Services and Recovery Supports; (3) Child and Adolescent Services; (4) Prevention Program; also supervise one Office Services Coordinator.Manage the deliverables under the Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Maryland Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) for the Montgomery County LBHA, including assessing and planning for behavioral health services needs, developing measurable outcomes and activities, cooperation and collaboration with the Administrative Services Organization, oversight of public and consumer education and information, increase public awareness of behavioral health resources, COMAR compliance of local providers.Manage the development and implementation of the annual LBHA plan to ensure that established goals and priorities are implemented and met.Direct collaboration and planning with the State BHA for public behavioral health system related issues and attend and participate in meetings at the State level and meetings of the Maryland Association of BHAs.Ensure the Operations Unit is in compliance with the Manual for Managing the Public Behavioral Health System.Manage program issues related to contracts via regular collaboration with Behavioral Health Planning and Management Contracts Manager III.Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing the operations of a Local Behavioral Health Authority and supervising management staff.Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.LICENSE:Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.We will use interview preference criteria:Possession of independent licensure in behavioral health, such as Social Work, Professional Counseling, or Psychiatric Nursing.Experience managing the operations of a local behavioral health authority and supervising management staff.Experience managing a governmental unit that has direct contact with and deliverables from the State Behavioral Health Administration or comparable entity.Prior experience partnering with upper-level management of State governmental or contracted agencies including Maryland Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration and the Administrative Services Organization.Prior experience partnering with CEOs and Directors within the local behavioral health provider network.
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