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Cecil County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Cecil County Health Department Elkton MD

Main Purpose of Job

The position will help patients identify behavior problems related to alcohol and other drug use and to support their efforts to reduce and/or eliminate their substance use and find a path to recovery. This position will provide assessment diagnosis crisis intervention and individual counseling sessions. Assessment and referral services are provided within the Cecil County Health Department and TCA screenings are completed in partnership with the Department of Social Services. This position also maintains an approved counseling certification through the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Substance abuse counseling is a demanding form of community outreach that requires patience compassion and a keen desire to help others who are in crisis. Significant portions of the addicted population are people who need help in many areas of their lives. This position is responsible for providing and referring patients to a variety of services that may help provide a stable platform from which they can fight their drug practice should incorporate Motivational Enhancement (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Alcohol and Drug Trainees.

Experience: None.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:
  • Experience completing alcohol and drug screenings and/or assessments.
  • Experience with individuals who have mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.
  • Experience/knowledge of local community resources within Cecil County and neighboring communities and can properly refer clients to appropriate resources.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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 CounselorAlcohol and Drug within one year of meeting the experience requirement for a Certified Supervised CounselorAlcohol 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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 .

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division ator.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service.

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 recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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