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Deputy Director

4 months ago


Augusta, United States State of Maine Full time

**Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)**:
**Public Services Manager III**:
**Opening Date: May 14, 2024**:
**Closing Date: May 31, 2024**:
**Job Class Code: MA36**
**Grade: 36 (Confidential)**
**Salary: $90,147.20 - $122,782/year**:
**Position Number: 09590-0077**:
**Core Responsibilities**:
The Deputy Director for OBH is responsible and will provide leadership for the overall strategic planning and development, in addition to the execution and implementation of key strategic priorities and initiatives for OBH. The position evaluates OBH, DHHS, and the behavioral health service system assets and determines whether they are meeting the needs of Maine residents with mental health and/or substance use disorders; determines priorities, sets goals, and works with OBH and its stakeholders to refine a vision. The Deputy Director assists and advises the OBH Director in identifying behavioral health system needs and system gaps, developing strategies to address these gaps, securing resources, and insuring implementation in service of the identified goals.

**Minimum Qualifications**:
To qualify, you must have a Master’s Degree in public health, rehabilitation, psychology, counseling, communications, or a related field and a minimum of 6-years’ experience in governmental agencies or large, complex organizations in designing, funding, and managing innovative programs for at-risk populations, preferably those with behavioral health disorders.
- Proven ability to interact with a wide variety of constituencies, build strong partnerships and develop and advance strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrated track record in securing and administering grants.
- Established record of teaching, mentoring, and/or managing professionals in grant writing and management.
- Demonstrated competency in providing technical assistance.
- Proven ability to interpret, develop, and implement policy.
- Demonstrated leadership in program development and oversight.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven record of success in project management, with a focus on the establishment of quality standards, results tracking, and evaluating outcomes.
- Outstanding skills in needs assessment.
- Extensive knowledge of behavioral health

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**Agency information**:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and oversight of Maine’s Behavioral Health System of Care. OBH works collaboratively with a network of community providers actively to support individuals with substance use and mental health conditions across areas of promotion, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join OBH and to work to advance and strengthen the continuum of behavioral health services in Maine. This position will be based in Augusta, Maine and allows for partial telework with management approval.

**Application Information**:
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

**_Benefits of working for the State of Maine:_**

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

- **Work-Life Fit** - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using **13 paid holidays**, **12 days of sick leave**, and **3+ weeks of vacation leave** annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- **Health Insurance Coverage** - The State of Maine pays **85%-100%** of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- **Dental Insurance **- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- **Retirement Plan** - The State contributes the equivalent of 18.21% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- **Parental leave** is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive** six weeks of fully paid parental leave**. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Fami