Program Administrator I / SOR Regional Program Monitor I

Position Overview

This is a two-year contractual role serving as a Program Administrator / SOR Regional Program Monitor for Maryland’s State Opioid Response (SOR) grant. SOR is a SAMHSA initiative focused on widening access to treatment and recovery support, strengthening prevention efforts in coordination with other federal work, and improving engagement in care through a chronic care model. Funding is provided to Local Behavioral Health Authorities, Core Service Agencies, Interagency and non-jurisdictional partners, and private organizations.

The role supports evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including FDA-approved medications and psychosocial interventions, while also contributing to primary and secondary prevention strategies and stronger peer and recovery supports.

Job Location

MDH Behavioral Health Administration, Treatment & Recovery Division, 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228.

What You Will Do

This position provides statewide program oversight and monitoring for behavioral health services related to substance use disorder, opioid use disorder, and stimulant prevention, treatment, and recovery support. The work covers contracts, MOUs, Conditions of Award, Statements of Work, and Interagency Agreements with local authorities, agencies, colleges and universities, state entities, and community-based organizations.

You will carry out virtual and on-site site visits to verify that SOR-funded programs are delivering services as required. The position also includes program evaluation, data review, and reporting on effectiveness and impact. In addition, you will monitor implementation and fidelity of evidence-based practices, maintain a monitoring plan and fidelity checklist, prepare quarterly reports, confirm grant deliverables, track compliance with required performance measures, and address complaints or concerns connected to the project.

Experience and Education Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related discipline is required.

You must also have six years of professional experience in health services, including three years in addiction-related professional work involving treatment and services for people with alcohol or other substance addiction, and two years at a managerial or supervisory level.

Substitution Options

• A master’s degree or doctorate in a health or human services field may replace up to two years of the required general experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in another field may be accepted if paired with one additional year of professional health services experience in place of the stated education requirement.
• Qualified U.S. Armed Forces commissioned officer experience in health care administration or health services administration may be counted on a year-for-year basis toward both education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring working knowledge of substance use disorder and mental health services, treatment approaches, evidence-based practices, and modern rehabilitation methods. Strong knowledge of program monitoring, planning, business and public administration, governmental accounting, budgeting, personnel administration, and public relations is preferred. Experience building and improving administrative procedures, assessing their effectiveness, communicating clearly in writing and verbally, and applying departmental policies and procedures is also desired.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be evaluated further. Review may be based on the information provided in the application as it relates to the position requirements, so complete and accurate details on education, work history, dates, and hours are essential. List your degree and major clearly, if applicable.

For education completed outside the United States, any offer of employment will depend on providing a foreign credential equivalency evaluation before starting work, and this may be requested before interview.

Only applications submitted by the closing date will be considered. Late information will not be added, incorrect application forms will not be accepted, and a resume cannot replace the required application. The resulting eligible list may remain active for at least one year and may be used for comparable vacancies in this or other state agencies.

Benefits

Contractual employees working for an agency covered by the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, with a current contract and at least 30 hours per week on average (or 130 hours per month), may qualify for subsidized health coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Employees pay 25% of medical and prescription premium costs, while the State covers the remaining 75%. Optional dental, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance are available at full employee cost.

Leave may be earned at one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year.

Application Instructions

Online applications are strongly preferred. If online submission is not possible, a paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be delivered to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper materials must arrive by 5:00 PM on the closing date; postmarks are not accepted.

If supporting documents are needed, uploading is preferred. If upload is not possible, the requested documents may be faxed to 410-333-5689. Only required supplemental materials will be accepted, and they must be received by the deadline.

Questions about the recruitment may be directed to the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. For account or online application system issues, contact the Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request by calling 410-767-1251 or the MD TTY Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. Veterans are thanked for their service. Candidates with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Maryland is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the State.

Repost Notice

This is a recruitment repost. Previous applicants do not need to submit another application.

Grade

16