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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE I

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #14-999999-692

GRADE

8

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Allegany County Health Department

12501-12503 Willowbrook Road SE

Cumberland, MD  21501

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Mental Health Associate I provides counseling or other therapeutic services in the field of mental health in a State residential facility or local health department at the entry performance level.  This position provides case management services for clients with mental illness and families of those clients, provides linkage to community resources, observes the mental status of clients and provides support and referral to treatment, as required.  The employee will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university including 15 credit hours in a human service program. The program must have included either a supervised practicum in providing counseling or other therapeutic services to the mentally ill or at least nine credit hours in psychology, including abnormal psychology.

Experience:  None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desirable candidate must possess a current valid State of Maryland driver's license.

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. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

This is a full-time contractual position with no benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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