ALCOHOL AND DRUG SUPERVISED COUNSELOR - State of Maryland : Job Details

Introduction\nGRADEASTD13\nLOCATION OF POSITIONMDH, Cecil County Health Department, Elkton, MD\nMain Purpose of JobThis position will help patients identify behavior problems related\nto alcohol and other drug use and to support their efforts to reduce/eliminate their substance use\nand find a path to recovery. This position will provide assessments, diagnosis, crisis intervention, and individual counseling sessions. The assessment and referral services are provided within the Cecil\nCounty Health Department, and TCA screenings are completed in partnership with the\nDepartment of Social Services. This position also maintains an approved counseling certification\nthrough the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.\nSubstance abuse counseling is a demanding form of community outreach that requires patience,\ncompassion, and a keen desire to help others who are in crisis, and significant portions of the\naddicted population are people who need help in many areas of their lives. The position is responsible for providing and referring patients to a\nvariety of services that may help provide a stable platform from which they can fight their drug\naddiction. The clinical practice should incorporate Motivational Enhancement (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral\nTherapy (CBT), and the center also integrates the Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, A\nResearch Based Guide, as published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the\nStages of Change model, as developed by Prochaska and DiClemente.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Supervised Counselors-Alcohol and Drug. \nExperience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Supervised Counselors-Alcohol and Drug. \nDESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe desired candidate should possess:\n\n\n Experience completing alcohol and drug screenings and/or assessments.\n Experience working with individuals who have mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.\n Experience with local community resources within Cecil County and neighboring communitiesto include theability toproperly refer clients totheappropriate resources.\n Analcohol and drug trainee certification or higher from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists (BOPC).\n\n\n\nLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates appointed to positions in this classification must be eligible for and obtain certification by the Board of Professional Counselors as a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug prior to permanent appointment. \n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. \n2. Employees in this classification perform the work in a Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or a Maryland State certified addictions program. \nSELECTION PROCESSApplicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\nBENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\nFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-###-####.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-###-####.\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-###-#### [email protected].\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-###-#### or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-###-####.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n