ALCOHOL AND DRUG SUPERVISED COUNSELOR PROVISIONAL

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Caroline County Health Department

403 S. 7th Street

Denton, MD  21629

The Alcohol and Drug (A/D) Supervised Counselor Provisional is the entry level of work, at the noncertified Associate degree level, counseling clients with substance use disorders by using intervention, treatment and rehabilitation. The main purpose of this position is to provide screenings and direct care services under general supervision within the Department of Social Services and with the local outpatient behavioral health program. The identified population includes the Caroline County Department of Social Services (DSS) and Caroline County Behavioral Health (CCBH) consumers. This position relates directly to the mission of the Agencies by providing screenings for substance use disorders (SUD). These services can be provided in house at LDSS, Caroline County Health Department or in the consumer's home. This position provides screenings and recommendations for: Families in Need of Assistance (FIN), Food Supplement applicants and recipients and Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) applicants. The incumbent provides group counseling as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and works in close cooperation with public and private organizations to provide a plan of service to assist clients in achieving optimum social and health adjustments within the client's capacity. This position determines if a crisis situation exists and if it does immediately initiates appropriate action resulting in best possible outcome and performs other related duties within the scope of the job description.

Education:    Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Alcohol and Drug Trainees.  A copy of your transcript must be attached to your application.

Experience:  None.

1.  In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, employees in this classification 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.

2.  In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 employees in this classification must also successfully obtain certification from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug within one year of meeting the experience requirement for a Certified Supervised 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.

1.  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.

2.  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.

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.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.