MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR ADVANCED
Recruitment #17-000313-0002
Department | DPSCS-North Branch Correctional Institution |
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Date Opened | 6/9/2017 2:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 6/30/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $46,857.00 - $75,012.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Thomasine Johnson |
Work Location |
Allegany
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Evaluate, assess, & diagnose inmates who have a broad range of mental diagnoses.
Work with the inmates to develop and implement an individual treatment plan.
Develop & implement behavioral management plans for inmates engaging in maladaptive behaviors.
Maintain a spreadsheet of inmates who are actively receiving services via psychology/psychiatry and or have received services within the past two years.
Conduct individual counseling and group therapy sessions, specializing in those who have serious mental illness, the segregation population, and the dually diagnosed with substance abuse difficulties.
Develop & implement therapeutic group protocols utilizing evidenced-based therapies & treatment interventions.
Participate in training students, non-clinical personnel, and professional personnel.
Maintain licensing standards for continued education
Attend & respond to crisis related events regarding PREA (prison Rape Elimination Act)
Work closely with administration & custody to deescalate inmates/ situations in order to avoid use of force. (i.e. cell extractions).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Professional Counselors.
Experience: Two years of experience providing professional counseling to clients with mental health disorders by using assessment, evaluation, intervention, rehabilitation and treatment regimens.
Note: 1. These requirements are established by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Mental or Behavioral Health Counseling classifications or Mental or Behavioral Health Nursing and Specialist specialty codes in the counseling field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.05, candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
2. Candidates appointed to positions 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.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
All persons who meet the minimum qualification will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the closing date.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:
HRSD-Recruitment & Examination
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, MD 21215
Attn: T. Johnson
For more information, please call 410-585-3117
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.