CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

GRADE

MHFE 0003

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH John L. Gildner - Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA), Rockville MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to function as the Chief Executive Officer of the John L. Gildner (JLG) RICA. The CEO will provide executive leadership for JLG-RICA to ensure the delivery of high-quality treatment to its residents. The CEO is responsible for achieving organizational goals through fiscal restraint and efficiency, treating employees as the facility's most valued asset, and managing community relations with sensitivity. In this role, the CEO will champion the facility’s mission as a leader in the mental health community. JLG-RICA is a premier Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for the care and treatment of youths with mental illnesses and operates the Facility for Children (FFC), providing attainment services for court-ordered adolescents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health, human services, business administration or related field, and have six years of experience managing health service operations. This experience must include program planning, development and quality improvement initiatives as well as significant fiscal oversight, including four years of direct staff supervision. A master's degree will substitute for one year of the general experience and a doctoral degree will substitute for two years.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desired candidates should possess: Executive-level experience that includes the supervision of a multidisciplinary leadership team, such as Clinical, Financial, and Operating Directors, within a behavioral health or residential treatment setting Experience developing and managing multi-million dollar operating budgets and capital expenditure plans Experience overseeing facility-wide operations to ensure strict regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS and state licensing standards

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must be uploaded to the 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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.