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Director of Consumer Relations
and Recovery
Department of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Disabilities
Consumer Relations and Recovery
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| Job
Description |
The Department
of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is
a new agency that will commission on July 1, 2009. Formerly known
as the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Mental Health,
Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases. The new agency
will continue to provide these services to the citizens of Georgia
- but with a different organizational/operational structure.
The Georgia Department
of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, (DBHDD),
is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director
of Consumer Relations and Recovery. |
| Under limited supervision,
design, implement and support evaluations of peer support services.
Research state-of-art consumer self-help and peer support concepts
and help implement and promote those at state conventions and the
regional level. Serve as liaison to Georgia Mental Health Consumer
Network of Georgia Consumer Council. Promote and implement best practices
of self-directed recovery. Promote top priorities of Georgia Mental
Health Consumer Network as well as provide technical assistance to
regions for self-directed recovery. |
| Qualifications |
Completion of 90 quarter
hours (60 sem hrs) at an accredited college or university in Psychology,
Social Work, Human Services Administration or related field AND six
(6) years of related experience
OR
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology,
Social Work, Human Services Administration or related field AND four
(4) years of related experience
OR
Master's degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2)
years of related experience
OR
Four years of experience at the lower level or position equivalent
Note: Experience in a related area may substitute
for degree on a year by year basis.
Belief in human rights and the potential for growth and recovery
in all people, regardless of type or degree of disability. |
| Preferred
Qualifications |
| Preference will be given to
candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above,
possess the following: |
- Masters Degree in Pychology, Social Work, Human Services Administration
or related field
- Experience working in the area of Mental Health, Developmental
Disabilities or Addictive Diseases Services
- Five or more years of administering Social Services
- Experience in developing rapport with people at all levels
- Experience in effecting and directing system change and transformation
in challenging environments and situations
- An understanding of consumer behavioral health issues and the
capacity to represent the consumers' perspective
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| Benefits |
In addition to a competitive
salary $43,063 - $75,523 (depending
on experience and training), we offer a generous benefits
package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities,
employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays,
vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life
insurance.
Note: Current state employees are subject to
the statewide salary plan administration practices. This position
is a pay grade 17 on the statewide salary plan. |
| Employment
Information |
| This position is located
in downtown Atlanta.
A sprawling metropolis of over four million people today, metro
Atlanta
has the vibrancy of the world’s great urban centers combined
with the Southern charm of small town centers such as Roswell and
Decatur. Here you’ll find historic sites from the Civil War
through the Civil Rights era, as well as world-class shopping, entertainment,
and nightlife.
We're located across from Underground
Atlanta. Parking is nearby as well as direct access to MARTA's
rail and bus system.
Come to Georgia’s capital
city and experience first-hand our historic charm and hospitality.
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| Applying
for this job |
Please email your cover letter
and resume in Microsoft Word format to: mhddad@dhrjobs.com
To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste
or type the following title in the subject line of
your email: MHDDAD/CRR Director |
| Candidates for this position
may be subject to employment drug testing and criminal background
check. |
| The Georgia Department of
Human Resources provides services to ensure the health and welfare
of Georgians. As an employee of DHR, in the event of an identified
emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment,
to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. |
| DHR
is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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