ALCOHOL AND DRUG ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR PROVISIONAL
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Recruitment #14-001562-167
Department | MDH Local Health - Harford County |
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Date Opened | 8/20/2014 4:37:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/3/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $33,715.00 - $53,123.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Sandi English |
Work Location |
Harford
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GRADE
12
LOCATION OF POSITION
Harford County Health Department, Bel Air, MD
Main Purpose of Job
This position will provide substance abuse disorder treatment to clients in a specialty court program to include facilitating groups, individual counseling, urine screening, and processing documentation per the COMAR/ADAA regulations.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a health or human services counseling field from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or completion of a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and training. A copy of your transcripts must accompany your application.
Experience: None.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The preferred candidate will have experience working with substance abuse disorder clients and/or experience working in a court setting.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates must apply for and receive a letter of authorization to practice as a trainee from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists within 90 days of their date of hire. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR PROVISIONAL
2. Employees must successfully obtain certification or licensure from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug within one year of meeting the experience requirements for Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.
3. 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.
Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies
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