PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I
PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I
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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!
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 12000 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
LOCATION OF POSITION
POSITION DUTIES
- Assesses the incarcerated individuals situation to determine the appropriate services using clinical interview techniques objective assessments and psychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist
- Intervenes in crisis situations to deescalate the situation and provide acute care using suicide prevention planning and crisis intervention techniques
- Develop treatment plans and provides treatment to incarcerated individuals who have significant mental or emotional disorders through the use of individual and/or group counseling
- Develops and implements behavioral management plans for incarcerated individuals that are disruptive to the operation of the institution
- Refers incarcerated individuals for other services such as psychiatric care inpatient mental health services case management planning medical evaluations addictions services etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications 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 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Note: These requirements are established by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The Department of Budget and Management Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.05 candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
2. Candidates appointed to positions 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.
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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
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.
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- 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
Additional benefits are available to employees of this classification.
- Pension State employees in this classifications earn credit towards a 20 year retirement pension
- Reimbursement of costs for eligible classes and release time for jobrelated 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 INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to or faxed to 4104845928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSDRecruitment Division at .
Brittney Liles
If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or.
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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
