Salary: $87,209.98 - $118,361.14 Annually
Location : Capitol Heights, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 10667
Department: Department of Health
Division: Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit:

Nature and Variety of Work

The Prince George's County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Crisis Continuum Manager (Community Developer IV)grade A27 position, in the Behavioral Health Services Division.
About the Position
This is supervisory, professional principal work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/ development/advocacy, or (2) social services among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may supervise, but must lead subordinate positions. The complexity of major community development work assignments require the use of independent judgment, action, and initiative. Subject to extensive public contact, incumbents conduct a wide range of activities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level position. Work performance is evaluated through conferences, completed reports, and overall contribution to the assigned program. This position is responsible for managing the Prince George's County Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum of Care ("Crisis Continuum"), a portfolio of services that address the urgent and emergent mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention needs of all County residents. Work Performance is evaluated through conferences, completed reports and overall contribution to the assigned program.

Examples of Work

• Perform complex principle professional community development work within a major programmatically section/division in support of higher-level officials.
• Plan and coordinate the activities of a major and complex community development project or assignment from its initial inception to its ultimate completion in accordance with local, state and federal codes.
• Plan and lead the work of professional and paraprofessional personnel engaged in the collection and analysis of socio-economic and other pertinent information.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets for the assigned program or project.
• Coordinate the preparation of reports requested by higher authorities in support of respective programs or project.
• Review rules and regulations and seeks input from subordinates to ensure local, state and/or federal programs are being operated in compliance with established procedures and standards and recommends changes where appropriate.
• Develop strategic plan and orient internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Provide oversight services funded by grants and reimbursable by insurers.
• Establish common performance measures for diverse programs within and outside of the division.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible professional technical, analytical, and developmental work experience with at least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding Best Practices for responding to and stabilizing behavioral health crisis at the county level.
• Facilitation skills and ability to convene professionals across disciplines
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Management skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail by consistently producing accurate work, reviewing documents carefully and ensuring tasks are completed with precision and minimal errors.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: July 27, 2026.Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.

• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or JD
• Doctorate/PHD
• Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.
04

Which of the following best describes your major?

• Business/Public Administration
• Social Service
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Other
• N/A

05

If you selected "Other" in the question above, please provide field of study.
06

How many years of professional work experience in the areas of (1) community liaison/ development/advocacy, or (2) social services among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.) do you possess?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience

07

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.
08

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09

How many years of responsible community development lead/supervisory work experience managing staff do you possess?

• I do not possess this experience.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year of experience.
• 2 years of experience.
• 3 years of experi