PSCS AD Professional Counselor Supervisor
Job Location:
Howard, MD - USA
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Job Summary
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 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.
Jessup Correctional Institution
7805 House of Correction Road
Jessup MD 20794
- Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors to include client record reviews and monitor the administration of treatment services
- Assign tasks to addiction counselors related to data collection reports and the administration of substance use disorder services
- Conduct meetings to review and revise procedures for substance use disorder assessments and counseling interventions
- Establish and regularly monitor quality assurance to ensure proper treatment services and compliance with COMAR standards for substance use disorder treatment
- Assist the Director/Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in the implementation of regional substance use disorder services that comply with the departments strategy for providing services
- Review clinical files to ensure completed documentation within the required timeframe
- Conduct performance reviews for addiction counselors twice yearly in accordance with State personnel policies and procedures
- 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
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.
Education: 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.
Experience: 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.
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07 candidates placed in this classification must belicensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or as a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30 2008.
2. 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.
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.
2. Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
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
- Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
Required Experience:
Manager
