Division of Behavioral Health, Mental Health, or Substance-Use Disorders; Director; bureaus; bureau Chiefs

The Division of Behavioral Health is established within the Department. The Division is under the supervision of the Commissioner and headed by a Director. The Director must be a licensed medical practitioner in the field of behavioral health or mental health or a qualified professional who has had a minimum of five years’ training and experience in handling medical-social problems or the organization or administration of treatment services for persons who suffer from medical-social challenges including, behavioral health challenges, mental health disorders, substance use disorders.