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DJS- Victor Cullen Center
600 Cullen Drive
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for our Administrator II: Behavioral Health Coordinator role, so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
The is main purpose of this position is to provide training, monitoring and coaching for new and current staff in
Behavioral Health Treatment Interventions. This position requires the incumbent to train staff in DJS’ treatment programs and detention facilities on DBT skills; other identified therapeutic interventions (CBT, MRT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.) and associated policies and procedures. The incumbent will provide training that includes Entry Level Training (ELT), initial onsite training, in-service refresher training, and remedial training on the DBT and other Behavioral Health Related Programming. This position will provide DBT groups and other behavioral health interventions and services, if licensed, clinical services to youth as needed.
Some key responsibilities of this position may include, but not be limited, to the following:
- Provide onsite coaching, training and monitoring of staff delivering DBT and other treatment programs at Victor Cullen Center, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, and other locations if requested.
- Provide training related to the Department’s Behavioral Health Interventions at Entry Level, initial onsite, in-service, and remedial training
- Provide support to DBT and other Behavioral Health related groups and, if licensed, other clinical services at the Victor Cullen Center, Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center, Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, and other facilities, as needed
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Five years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:
- Possess a current, active provisional or independent license or certification issued by the State of Maryland in counseling, psychology, social work, and/or substance use disorder treatment.
- Two years of experience assessing and/or providing counseling and/or group services to a population of adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders in the Juvenile Justice system;
- Two years of experience working with an adolescent population with mental health and/or substance abuse issues;
- Training in Evidence-Based Therapeutic Skills and Interventions;
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education.
For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
The online application process is
STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials
must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment # 26-002587-0038
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
[email protected]. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at
[email protected]. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.
