What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Treatment Coordinator (LTGF) position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to fill four Limited Term Grant funded (LTGF) Correctional Treatment Coordinator positions (Correctional Treatment Coordinator I), grade G18, in the Inmate Services Division.
This position is limited term grant funded (LTGF) with some benefits. Positions designated as limited-term grant-funded are temporary, and their employment period is contingent upon the grant's funding availability. The grant ends on June 30th, with possibility for renewal.
About the Position
The selected individual provides entry-level professional counseling and case management treatment interventions with offenders in a correctional facility. The incumbents selected for this position will facilitate both individual and group counseling sessions and provide support to clients who are struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health illnesses. They will gather in-depth psycho-social histories that capture clients' backgrounds, experiences, and current challenges to create treatment plans. Additionally, incumbents will create thorough needs assessments identifying each client's specific requirements and goals. The incumbents will maintain accurate and detailed client files to ensure adequate ongoing support and compliance with legal standards.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Department of Corrections provides a safe, secure and humane environment for pre-trial and sentenced offenders. We also provide rehabilitative programs to inmates such as: education, juvenile services, religious services, domestic violence, barber styling school, hairstyling program, women's empowerment, substance abuse drug treatment, and community re-entry.
Examples of Work
- Maintain all credentials and licensing requirements that are necessary to provide employee mental health and substance use services in the State of Maryland.Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments on clients entering treatment to determine appropriate services.
- Implement appropriate therapeutic interventions for identified areas of concern.
- Facilitate weekly evidence-based groups by the group curriculum.
- Provide individual counseling to clients in need of therapeutic and supportive services on caseload.
- Update the client’s treatment plans every 30 days. Develop, access, and maintain resources to assist with client’s pre and post-release plans.
- Maintain ongoing contact with a caseload not to exceed 25 clients.
- Maintain appropriate HIPAA-compliant electronic health records and case files for all clinical cases.
- Maintain accurate up-to-date records to support statistics. Submits weekly and monthly statistics required.
- Participate in weekly individual clinical supervision and monthly staff meetings with the Clinical Coordinator.
- Provide rapid mental health screening and response for face-to-face consultations following a critical incident at the detention center as needed.
- Participate in in-service training on mental health and employee wellness-related issues.
- Complete all required continuing education units to maintain a professional license in time for renewal.
- Willingly and conscientiously adheres to the established County Employment Code of Ethics, the ACA codes of ethics and to diligently and responsibly uphold the County’s high standard of customer service.
- Willingly and cooperatively perform tasks and duties assigned which may not be specifically listed in this contract but are within the occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Public or Business Administration or other appropriate major field;
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Maintain all credentials and licensing requirements that are necessary to provide employee mental health and substance use services in the State of Maryland.
- Possess credentials as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
- Possess credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Experience working in Correctional Facility
- Experience working with Inmates.
- Experience in Criminal Background Investigation / Data Entry
- Possess a current NCIC Certification.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Be willing to work in a Correctional Facility.- Possess and maintain a current status as a Licensed Clinical Professional (LCPC) or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C).
- Obtain and remain current with NCIC certifications.
- Pass a thorough background investigation.
- Pass a drug screen and subsequent random drug screens.
- Be willing to work day or evening shifts to include weekends and holidays.
- Pass a physical examination that includes TB testing.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Maintain clinical malpractice insurance with Prince George's County listed as an additional insured
- Be available and willing to respond to an on-call behavioral health crisis.
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
General Plan Information:
The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
- Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
- Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services
For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits
