Position Available

MH MR PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF PLANNING  

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities is currently seeking applicants for the position of MH/MR Program Director of Planning in the Division of Recovery Services and Planning.

Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities prescribed in Title 33, including planning services and supports to meet the public’s need for mental health and developmental disability services based on an annual needs assessment and development of a three-year plan and mental health block grant oversight. This position will also direct, supervise, and mange staff support to three levels of councils. In addition, candidates must also have a working knowledge of grant writing, supervision experience, and excellent writing and public speaking skills. A master’s degree in a health, social services, public policy or public administration discipline is preferred but not required. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Smooth operation and oversight of multi-layered planning efforts as well as leadership and oversight of the annual application for the mental health block grant and related reports.

Requirements
Applicant must have a minimum of three years of professional paid experience in working with persons diagnosed with mental illness as well as experience with Title 33. The candidate should have advanced knowledge of supervising, budgeting, and grant writing. Applicant must have the ability to act as the team leader on major projects or initiatives. A Master’s Degree in social services or a related behavioral or social science is preferable. Exemplary writing and communication skills are required.


Details:
Location: US-TN-Nashville
Base Pay: Negotiable Employee
Type: Full-Time
Industry: State Social Services Agency
Manages Others: Yes
Job Type: MH/MR Program Director of Planning
Req’d Education: Master’s Degree in Social Science/Planning
Req’d Experience: See below Req’d
Travel: Negligible Relocation
Covered: No

Contact Information:
Contact: David Sherman
Email: David.Sherman@state.tn.us
Fax: 615-253-6822

AA/EOE

The State of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer For testing and state application information, visit the Department of Personnel web site.

Send comments to Pamela.Curtis@state.tn.us