The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Addictive Diseases http://mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site (MHDDAD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Mental Health/Co-Occurring Disorders Ombudsman.

Person selected will serve as the official designated to protect the rights of consumers of mental health and/or co-occurring services. S/he will Promote the highest attainable standards of treatment, competence, efficiency and justice for the safety, well being and rights of consumers with mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency, or co-occurring disabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Five or more years experience leading and managing in a human service delivery organization.
• Expert level knowledge, skills and experience related to the treatment, needs, and rights of consumers.
• Change agent and excellent written, verbal, and strong inter-personal skills required.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits http://www.dhrjobs.com/benefits.asp 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.

To Apply - Send resumes, along with cover letter, to:

Attn. Thomas Hills
Room 115
Georgia State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334

The contact phone number is 404 656-7919.