Lead Counselor

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The Prince George's County Government Department of Health seeks qualified applicants to fill a Lead Counselor position, grade A24, within its Behavioral Health Services Division.

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

About the Position :

This is a full-time professional position responsible for leading the Community Case Management and Hospital Diversion programs within the Prince George's County Health Department's Behavioral Health Division. The work location is in the Cheverly Clinic and UM Capital Region Health Center, respectively.

The Lead Counselor III will conduct assessments and / or assign clients to a case manager to determine the needed services. The Lead Counselor III will coordinate the network of community-based partners and resources that support service provision to participating clients, including monitoring service conduct, delivery, and quality. The Lead Counselor III will ensure that partners utilize the programs according to the established workflows. The Lead Counselor III will be responsible for data collection and tracking, using data to identify and recommend opportunities for improvement and expansion, and reporting data as per grant requirements. The Lead Counselor III must be a problem-solver and adaptable, willing to solve unanticipated challenges or barriers.

This is a highly responsible position that requires an advanced level of organizational and communication skills. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Counselor IV Program Manager. The incumbent must have and maintain an active, independent license issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists (BOPC), the Maryland Board of Social Workers, or the Maryland Board of Psychologists in the performance of duties outlined below.

About the Agency :

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions : Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

• Identifies and screens clients using evidence-based screening tools.
• Develops and implements case management plans, identifying unique needs and strategies to meet the needs.
• Assigns caseloads and manages own caseload.
• Facilitates case presentations providing input and solutions on complex cases.
• Serves as point of contact for all external partners providing services to program participants.
• Identifies new community partners based on needs of the client base.
• Maintains positive relationships with community-based partners and hospital partners.
• Manages tracking and collection of program data.
• Completes monthly reports, including tracking client activity and program performance measures.
• Seeks opportunities to expand the programs and recommends new opportunities.
• Develops educational group session curriculums and schedules; leads sessions.

Candidates must meet the Education, Certification and License requirements to qualify for this position.

Education :

Certification Requirements :

License requirements :

Must possess one (1) of the following licenses / certifications :

Note : All licenses must be active and listed as a License / Certification on your application to be considered. You must provide a copy of your license and license number for verification with your application.

Preferred Qualifications :

Job Location :

Cheverly Health Center 3003 Hospital Drive Cheverly, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment :

Upon selection, the candidate must :

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work :

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov / E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS :

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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