PSCS A/D Associate Counselor - #25-004707-0002

Company: State of Maryland
Location: New York
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

IntroductionIf 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! The 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. As 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.GRADE: 16LOCATION OF POSITIONWhen completing the application, select all locations you are willing to work. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies across the state of Maryland. Current vacancies are located in:

• Allegany County - North Branch Correctional Institution, 14100 McMullen Highway, S.W., Cumberland, MD 21502
• Washington County - Maryland Correctional Training Center, 18800 Roxbury Road, Hagerstown, MD 21746POSITION DUTIESTo assess all incoming incarcerated individuals in a designated institution for substance use concerns and provide counseling, intervention, intense treatment and rehabilitation services to those incarcerated individuals with substance abuse disorder(s) which may also include incarcerated individuals that are dually diagnosed. Such services may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform screening as needed on incarcerated individuals entering the institution utilizing the TCU Drug Screen 5. Score the instrument and complete the Screening and Assessment Result form documenting the results and provide the form to case management. Maintain original testing instrument in treatment files.
• Assess incarcerated individuals as needed using the TAP to identify incarcerated individuals needing substance abuse treatment services. Score and add the results of the TAP to the Screening Assessment Result form and provide to case management.
• Develop incarcerated individuals files to maintain original testing instruments.
• Provide substance abuse treatment on an individual basis twice monthly and two group sessions a week for two groups with approximately 15 members.
• Facilitate one aftercare services group weekly.
• Documentation of all group and individual notes to include treatment plans and discharge summaries in incarcerated individuals files.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community based addiction providers in support of providing aftercare services.
• Participation in continued professional development through educational training.
• Completion of monthly statistics on substance abuse treatment activities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSApplicants 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.Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Associate Counselors.Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the certification requirements for Certified Associate Counselors.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
• In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates must be certified by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor.
• 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.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSEmployees 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.SELECTION PROCESSPlease 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.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe 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.BENEFITSAs 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. Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension Additional benefits may be available to employees of this classification. Release time for job-related CEU training Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If 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 hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999. Brittney Liles Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov If 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
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