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Coordinator Special Programs Health Services Ii, Hs Repost

Worcester County

Job Location:

Worcester, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 59305 - 93533

Posted: 10 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 8 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Worcester County Health Department

6040 Public Landing Road

Snow Hill MD 21863

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time positionwill be to improve community behavioral health outcomes through early identification engagement and intervention with children adolescents and adults experiencingmental health and/or substance use disorders. The primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive community-based case management services designed to promote recovery increase independence reduce barriers to care and prevent necessary involvement with higher levels of care whenever possible.

The case manager will provide assessment individualized service planning referral resource linkage care coordination advocacy and skill-building services within the home and community. Services are delivered using a person-centered recovery-oriented approach and may be provided individually or in a group setting. This position will also work collaboratively with members of the Behavioral Health Unit and community partners including therapists psychiatrists primary care providers schools social service agencies law enforcement hospitals detention center staff the 988 Crisis System and other local organizations to coordinate care and improve client outcomes.

In addition to routine case management responsibilities this position will participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to provide crisis response services during evenings weekends and holidays. While serving on call this position will also respond to behavioral health crises in collaboration with local law enforcement emergency departments detention center staff the 988 Crisis System and other community partners. Crisis response duties include assessment de-escalation safety planning linkage to appropriate treatment and community resourcesand coordination of care to reduce unnecessary utilization of emergency departments inpatient psychiatric facilities and detention settings whenever clinically appropriate. Employees assigned on-call responsibilities must remain within a geographic area that allows them to respond within 30 minutes while on-call at least one weekend per month.

Employees in this classification are required to operate State vehicles to conduct home visits provide community-based services transport clients when appropriate attend meetings and perform other duties necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Employees must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Non-Commercial drivers license throughout employment.

The selected applicant must be willing and able to travel to all Worcester County Health Department sites. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation which includes evenings weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One year of professional experience in assisting in the coordination of a health-related program(s) or referring people to governmental and private resources.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:

Experience working independently providing assessment in rapidly changing situations
Experience exercising sound judgement in high-stress environments

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE MDH WORCESTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ONLY.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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 onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD 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 informationto .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 theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

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 or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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