Prevention and Harm Reduction Manager (Manager III), Grade M3
Apply NowCompany: Montgomery County, MD
Location: Rockville, MD 20850
Description:
Salary : $95,788.00 - $169,555.00 Annually
Location : 401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00182
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $95,788 - $152,859
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you a passionate and visionary leader in behavioral health prevention and harm reduction? Behavioral Health and Crisis Services is seeking an innovative and strategic Prevention and Harm Reduction Manager to lead a growing team dedicated to reducing substance misuse, preventing overdose, and promoting health equity. In this role, you will direct operations and resources for a dynamic unit, driving forward community-centered public health initiatives focused on prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion. We are looking for a leader who is committed to eliminating racial and other disparities and has a track record of implementing effective, data-driven strategies that make a tangible impact. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and expand long-standing programs while developing new initiatives aligned with Maryland's Office of Overdose Response. If you are passionate about supervising and mentoring professionals, fostering collaborative community partnerships, and making a real difference in the fight against substance misuse, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Be Doing
The Manager is charged with implementing Behavioral Health and Crisis Services (BHCS) programs associated with the Opioid Abatement Fund of Montgomery County, consistent with guidelines from Maryland's Office of Overdose Response (MOOR). In addition, this position will oversee several long-standing grants from the State of Maryland to implement behavioral health prevention and harm reduction programs. Duties and core responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
The selected candidate will need to visit various locations within the County and on occasion attend meetings outside of the County. Travel, using a personal vehicle, is strongly preferred to perform these visits and to coordinate and monitor services.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing substance use disorder, behavioral health prevention, and/or harm reduction services.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License:
Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence
A background investigation will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preferred Criteria:
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience listed below. Please address this information in a separate section of the resume or cover letter.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
02
How many years of progressively professional experience do you experience managing experience managing substance use disorder, behavioral health prevention and/or harm reduction services?
03
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
04
Do you have experience directing operations and multiple resources of a public or behavioral health services unit?
05
Please provide detailed information on your experience directing operations and multiple resources of a public or behavioral health services unit.
06
Do you have experience implementing community-driven public health strategies (including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion) to empower people who use substances (and their families) and/or those at risk of misusing substances with the choice to live health, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives?
Required Question
Location : 401 Hungerford Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00182
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
The expected salary range for this role on hire is $95,788 - $152,859
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Are you a passionate and visionary leader in behavioral health prevention and harm reduction? Behavioral Health and Crisis Services is seeking an innovative and strategic Prevention and Harm Reduction Manager to lead a growing team dedicated to reducing substance misuse, preventing overdose, and promoting health equity. In this role, you will direct operations and resources for a dynamic unit, driving forward community-centered public health initiatives focused on prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion. We are looking for a leader who is committed to eliminating racial and other disparities and has a track record of implementing effective, data-driven strategies that make a tangible impact. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and expand long-standing programs while developing new initiatives aligned with Maryland's Office of Overdose Response. If you are passionate about supervising and mentoring professionals, fostering collaborative community partnerships, and making a real difference in the fight against substance misuse, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Be Doing
The Manager is charged with implementing Behavioral Health and Crisis Services (BHCS) programs associated with the Opioid Abatement Fund of Montgomery County, consistent with guidelines from Maryland's Office of Overdose Response (MOOR). In addition, this position will oversee several long-standing grants from the State of Maryland to implement behavioral health prevention and harm reduction programs. Duties and core responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
- Overseeing evidence-based and equitable programs that include promotion of behavioral health and wellbeing, prevention of behavioral health and substance use problems, and harm reduction services.
- Ensuring that programs comply with Maryland Health Department (MDH) and its Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) licensing and COMAR standards.
- Collaborating with other Managers within BHCS and across the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to ensure quality of services and coordination with other service area and departmental operations and programs.
- Understanding the use of technology systems and developing reports to inform stakeholders about the effectiveness of programs
- Prevention services integration - Communicating and coordinating with MOOR on grant opportunities, use of Opioid Restitution Funds, and changes in substance use prevention regulations.
- Staff management and supervision - Managing and supervising unit staff, comprised of supervisors and individual contributors performing technical, administrative, and professional work. Direct reports include four positions - three Program Managers managing prevention and harm reduction services and related grants, contracts and budgets; and one Administrative Specialist.
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will need to visit various locations within the County and on occasion attend meetings outside of the County. Travel, using a personal vehicle, is strongly preferred to perform these visits and to coordinate and monitor services.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience managing substance use disorder, behavioral health prevention, and/or harm reduction services.
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
License:
Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence
A background investigation will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
Preferred Criteria:
- Experience directing operations and multiple resources of a public or behavioral health services unit.
- Experience implementing community-driven public health strategies (including prevention, risk reduction and health promotion) to empower people who use substances (and their families), and/or those at risk of misusing substances with the choice to ive health, self directed, and purpose-filled lives.
- Additional years of experience in substance use disorder, behavioral health prevention and/or harm reducation sesrvices.
Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience listed below. Please address this information in a separate section of the resume or cover letter.
- Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) or Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS)
- Expertise with the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)
- Experience evaluating programs
- Experience in reduction of racial or related disparities
- Experience with contract development and oversight.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01
What is your highest level of completed education?
- N/A
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- Doctorate
02
How many years of progressively professional experience do you experience managing experience managing substance use disorder, behavioral health prevention and/or harm reduction services?
- No Experience
- 1-2 Year's Experience
- 3 Year's Experience
- 4 Year's Experience
- 5 Year's Experience
- 6 Year's Experience
- 7 Year's Experience
- 8 Year's Experience
- 9 or more Year's Experience
03
Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID driver's license from your state of residence?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience directing operations and multiple resources of a public or behavioral health services unit?
- Yes
- No
05
Please provide detailed information on your experience directing operations and multiple resources of a public or behavioral health services unit.
06
Do you have experience implementing community-driven public health strategies (including prevention, risk reduction, and health promotion) to empower people who use substances (and their families) and/or those at risk of misusing substances with the choice to live health, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives?
- Yes
- No
Required Question