Behavioral Health Analyst (Specialist Lead) - Non-Merit

Behavioral Health Analyst (Specialist Lead) - Non-Merit

Salary

$39.24 - $50.96 Hourly

Location

Government Center at Drumcastle, 6401 York Road, Towson, MD

Job Type

NON-MERIT

Job Number

NM.140 08-2026

Department

HHS/FAMILY SERVICE

Opening Date

08/05/2026

• Description
• Benefits
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Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Family Services.

Non-Merit positions within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

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

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.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and manages behavioral health initiatives and services with the Family Services Division. The Behavioral Health Analyst participates in program development, systems coordination, policy implementation, and quality assurance activities. The position also provides clinical consultation and guidance to staff and multidisciplinary teams serving individuals and families with behavioral health needs.

Work involves coordinating behavioral health services across programs, strengthening system collaboration with community providers, and supporting staff in addressing complex mental health, substance use, child safety, and trauma-related concerns.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Analyze service delivery systems, and identify opportunities to improve behavioral health access, coordination, and outcomes to children with behavioral health needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates behavioral health initiatives designed to improve service delivery and outcomes.
• Provides clinical consultation to staff regarding behavioral health issues affecting clients and families.
• Assists staff in identifying appropriate behavioral health interventions, treatment referrals, and service coordination strategies.
• Reviews complex cases and provides recommendations related to behavioral health assessment, treatment planning, and service engagement.
• Collaborates with community behavioral health providers, healthcare systems, schools, and other agencies to coordinate services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to address complex behavioral health concerns.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and program standards related to behavioral health services.
• Promotes trauma-informed and culturally responsive service practices across programs.
• Monitors program performance and behavioral health service outcomes using available data and reporting tools.
• Assists in quality assurance and compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to policies and professional standards.
• Provides training, guidance, and professional development to staff on behavioral health topics and best practices.
• May assist with crisis consultation and coordination with emergency or behavioral health response services.
• Analyze data to monitor program outcomes and behavioral health service utilization to identify trends and gaps of service.
• Prepares final reports, recommendations, and other informational resources for the improvement of a program or unit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a masters degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.

Plus

Four years experience rendering professional social work services.

Education beyond a masters degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work may be substituted on a year-for year basis, up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of behavioral health service delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of mental health and substance use treatment systems and community resources.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate behavioral health programs and services.
• Skilled in analyzing service systems and identifying opportunities for program improvement.
• Thorough knowledge in providing clinical consultation and technical guidance to staff.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with community partners and service providers.
• Ability to analyze program data, prepare, and present reports and program documentation.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and professional standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.

Licenses or Certificates

Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) is required at the time of application.

Positions require possession of a LCSW-Clinical license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners at the time of application.

Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland drivers license may be required for positions at the time of appointment.

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 applicants 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: Behavioral Health Analyst (Specialist Lead) - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You MUST 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.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Position is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, lifting, or other restricted physical activities. Positions may require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace

All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace

Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance

In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance

In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement

Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

03

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

04

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

05

Select the option that best describes your level of education and/or experience.

• Masters degree.
• I do not have any of the combinations of education and/or experience as described above.

06

Do you have experience in working with children with behavioral health needs?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

08

Do you have experience working collaboratively with healthcare systems and/or schools?

• Yes
• No

09

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

10

Do you have experience in developing policies?

• Yes
• No

11

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.

12

Do you have experience in providing training for staff development?

• Yes
• No

13

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" to this question.

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov