A/ D Licensed Clinical Counselor, Supervisor (Regional Supervisor) (PSCS A/ D Professional Counselor Supervisor)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

19 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Jessup Correctional Institution\r\n7805 House of Correction Road\r\nJessup, MD 20794\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

To provide administrative and clinical supervision, and leadership to addiction counselors who are responsible for providing substance use disorder treatment services, including those who are dually diagnosed.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDuties to include, but not limited to:\r\n\r\n\r\n Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, to include client record reviews and monitor the administration of treatment services\r\n Assign tasks to addiction counselors related to data collection, reports, and the administration of substance use disorder services\r\n Conduct meetings to review and revise procedures for substance use disorder assessments and counseling interventions\r\n Establish and regularly monitor quality assurance to ensure proper treatment services and compliance with COMAR standards for substance use disorder treatment\r\n Assist the Director/Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in the implementation of regional substance use disorder services that comply with the department's strategy for providing services\r\n Review clinical files to ensure completed documentation within the required timeframe\r\n Conduct performance reviews for addiction counselors twice yearly in accordance with State personnel policies and procedures\r\n Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community based addiction providers in support of providing aftercare services\r\n Participation in continued professional development through educational training\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and certification requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.\r\nEducation:�Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors or Certified Professional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008. � � \r\nExperience:�Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors or Certified Professional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. In accordance with Health Occupations\r\nTitle 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates placed in this\r\nclassification must be�licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors\r\nand Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC),\r\nLicensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Graduate\r\nProfessional Counselor (LGPC) with Approved Supervisor Letter for Substance Use\r\nDisorder, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C)�with�Approved Supervisor Letter for\r\nSubstance Use Disorder� or as a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol\r\nand Drug on or before September 30, 2008.\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties\r\nwhich require the operation of a motor vehicle.� Employees assigned such\r\nduties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in\r\nthe State of Maryland.��\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.� 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.\r\n2. Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

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 placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.\r\n

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n\r\n Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)\r\n Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year\r\n Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to tiara.mills@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to tiara.mills@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:\r\nTiara Mills\r\ntiara.mills@maryland.gov\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.\r\n