ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

17 salary negotiable to mid-point with experience

Backbone Mountain Youth Center, Swanton, MD 21561

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical supervision to assure compliance with the Department of Juvenile Services Committed Programs, DJS Behavioral Health Services Policies, Processes and Standards of Procedures, the Seven Challenges fidelity measures, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration policies and COMAR regulations for the Alcohol and Drug Counselors in the Western Region that includes the Youth Centers, Western Maryland Center and Victor Cullen Center and otherwise designated by DJS. This position focuses on establishing and maintaining the highest standards in the Twelve Core Functions of the Alcohol and Drug Counselor. The position provides clinical and managerial services in the Western Region and serves as an immediate backup for clinical supervision and management of substance abuse services in the Western Region and otherwise designated by DJS for the Substance Abuse Coordinator of the Western Region.

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.Please upload a copy of your current license or include license number and expiration date on application.

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.

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

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 this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.  It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If the online application process is not available, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division 301 W. Preston Street, Room 608 Baltimore, MD 21201

For education obtained outside of 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.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay Should you have questions about this recruitment, please call 410-767-4910. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.