Mental Health Graduate Professional Counselor
Mental Health Graduate Professional Counselor
Posted on :
07-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 70816 - 98313
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-06-2025
Job Description
Introduction
Mission Statement:To transform young peoples lives create safer communities and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.
Vision Statement:Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Backbone Mountain Youth Center 124 Camp 4 Rd Swanton MD 21561 (Garrett County)
Main Purpose of Job
Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!
The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives creating safer communities and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for our Mental Health Graduate Professional Counselor role so join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!
This position is the entry level of professional counseling work at the Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor level providing counseling services to clients with mental disorders by using assessment evaluation intervention rehabilitation and treatment regimens. Employees in this classification who work in a criminal justice environment provide clinical and therapeutic services to clients who have demonstrated a need for rehabilitative intervention because of behavioral factors or personality disorders and co-existing mental health health substance abuse or other social adjustment factors. The mental health graduate professional counselor represents the Behavioral Health team in the facility providing direct clinical services based on a comprehensive assessment & service plan. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.
Work is primarily day and evening shifts which include weekends. This position requires emergency on-call coverage in a rotation schedule with other licensed behavioral health clinicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).
Experience: None.
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.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in assessing and providing individual group and/or family counseling services to youth with behavioral health issues and/or disorders within the juvenile justice system.
Experience in working with adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09 a candidate placed in this classification must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
2. Employees certified as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) may practice graduate professional counseling for 2 years under the supervision of an approved supervisor. As required by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists these employees must possess certification as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) by the end of this 2-year period.
3. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties that 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 ensure you provide sufficient information on your completed 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. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will involve rating your application based on your education training and/or experience as it relates to the positions requirements; it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S. you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service at the time of hire.
Please complete the supplemental questionnaire if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However if you are unable to apply online you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail ensure each page includes your First and Last Name the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting) and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time or those with incorrect forms will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit
217 E. Redwood Street
Baltimore MD 21202
Attn: Laurita Lesperance Recruitment #25-
Fax number
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .
Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Recruitment and Examination Unit at . Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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