The Director is responsible for management and supervision of staff for this new program and will lead the development and implementation of a statewide AOT program. The Director is responsible for coordinating and directing planning and implementation of local AOT programs through the development of standards and promulgation of regulations. They will also be responsible for implementation of a state program for certain local jurisdictions and will be responsible for developing short and long-term strategies in partnership with other State, local, and community-based stakeholders.

This position will play a large role in developing internal and external partnerships, crafting communications, establishing mechanisms for collection, interpretation, and dissemination of data, and ensuring responsible and meaningful use of fiscal resources.

A master's degree will substitute for one year of experience. Additional professional health or human services experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree at the rate of one year of experience for 30 credit hours.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred candidates should possess the following:

Health Care licensure (e.g. LCSW, LCPC, RN, APRN); Knowledge of Maryland's Public Behavioral Health System; Knowledge of civil commitment processes and procedures; Experience with the legislative process and policy implications for behavioral health; and/or, Experience managing teams in a large matrixed environment with competing deadlines.