Overview
Main Purpose of Job
The Clinical Director, State Psychiatric Facilities provides clinical oversight for the Department’s five psychiatric hospitals: Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Thomas B. Finan Hospital Center, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Springfield Hospital Center, and Spring Grove Hospital Center, as well as the two Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents. The clinical oversight of these facilities supports the management and care of vulnerable populations in Maryland. Combined, these facilities serve over 2,000 individuals on an annual basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a current Maryland medical license, current Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance Registration and board certified in Forensic Psychiatry by the American Medical Association Specialty Board or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians. Qualified candidates must also possess 6 years of clinical oversight experience in a Psychiatric or Behavioral Health setting, including 4 years of managerial or supervisory experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. Applicants for this classification must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Physicians to practice medicine under Maryland State Law. A copy of a current Maryland medical license and board certification should be attached to the application.
2. Applicants for this classification must be board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or other Board approved by the Maryland Board of Physicians.
3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal use of Drugs.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A cover letter and resume must accompany your application.
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.
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
The Maryland Department of Health offers the following benefits:
Meaningful Work
Excellent Health Benefits Package, including Medical, Vision, Prescription and Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts (Reduced Child and Health Care)
Generous Leave Benefits (6 Personal Days, 12 Regular Holidays, Annual Leave, 15 Sick Days)
Retirement
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules (where applicable)
Free Mass Transit (Baltimore metro area)
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About Maryland Department of Health
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) provides health care services through State programs, local health departments, State-run hospitals and residential centers, and contracts with private-sector health care providers. MDH can be divided into four major divisions - Public Health Services, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Health Care Financing. In addition, MDH has 20 boards that license and regulate health care professionals; and various commissions that issue grants, research and make recommendations on issues that affect Maryland’s health care delivery system. MDH employs over 6,500 individuals with a budget of more than $12 billion to provide needed services to Maryland communities.
