Human Services Program Supervisor - Community Based Services - TAMAR

Duties

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, leads the Trauma, Addictions & Mental Health Recovery (TAMAR) Program within the Bureau of Behavioral Health. This leadership role oversees a multidisciplinary team providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services to incarcerated individuals impacted by substance use disorders, mental health conditions, and complex trauma. The TAMAR Program is implemented in the Baltimore County Detention Center and this position works primarily within the detention center.

• Direct daily operations of the Trauma, Addictions & Mental Health Recovery Program.
• Monitor program performance, data quality, and outcome measures.
• Prepare reports, manage grants, and support budget development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and county regulations.
• Represent the program in interagency meetings, community coalitions, and public forums.
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to case managers, clinicians, peer recovery specialists, and contracted providers.
• Review and approve case plans, assessments, and documentation.
• Support staff in managing complex cases involving co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and crisis situations.
• Promote evidence-based practices including trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor program staff.
• Facilitate individual and group supervision sessions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development opportunities.
• Foster a supportive, equitable, and culturally responsive work environment.
• Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, treatment providers, justice system partners, and community organizations.
• Participate in community education, prevention, and outreach initiatives.
• Address client concerns and ensure client-centered service delivery.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the County, department or program in meetings and conferences. 
• Provides information, education, and assistance to groups and organizations. 
• Solicits community involvement or volunteer participation in the program. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

 (NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in  social work, psychology, counseling, public health, or related field.
plus
three years' experience providing human services, behavioral health, or case management services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a behavioral health field
• One year of supervisory experience
• Licensed mental health or addictions professional
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with state reporting systems and grant-funded programs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, mental health systems, and recovery models.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for fieldwork.

(Related education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional experience as a counselor, educator, or supervisor in a human services program may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Services Program Supervisor - TAMAR
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.