ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Talbot County Health Department

Addictions Program

100 S. Hanson Street

Easton, MD  21601 

The Contractual Alcohol and Drug (A/D) Professional Counselor Supervisor is the supervisory level of work, at the certified Master's Degree level, counseling clients with substance use disorders by using intervention, treatment and rehabilitation.  The two main purposes of this position are to 1) provide professional clinical supervision to addiction counselors and 2) coordinate and provide direct counseling services to substance abusing patients and their families including patients with co-occurring disorders.  As supervisor, the incumbent will provide direct supervision of clinical performance of addiction counselors including direct service which is individual, group, and family addictions counseling and documentation.  In providing direct services, the employee will assess the client's appropriateness for treatment, evaluate and determine the correct level of treatment, manage a caseload, provide individual and group counseling to clients who fit the DSM IV criteria for alcohol and drug abuse or dependency.  The position relates directly to the mission of this agency and their families who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction.  This is a part-time contractual position which may require working evening hours.  The employee must be available to work as needed. 

Education:   Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Professional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.

Experience:  Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Professional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.

1.  In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates placed in this classification must be either certified or licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

2.  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.

1.  Candidates must possess graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA), Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This training must be approved by ADAA. Inquiries concerning this training must be addressed to the Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services, 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.

2.  Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

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.

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

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.