What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor 2 position at Prince George's County, MD Government?
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The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Counselor 2 position, grade A21, in the Behavioral Health division.
About the Position
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.
Examples of Work
- Conducts face to face or phone screenings (SBIRT), assessments for hospital patients and other individuals to determine substance abuse treatment needs.
- Facilitates substance abuse treatment for women with children seeking inpatient treatment or outpatient treatment.
- Administers DAST and or AUDIT screening tools.
- Determines appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria and made appropriate treatment referrals.
- Documents all contacts with providers in the Hospital electronic medical records and the health department Electronic medical record.
- Provides consultation to hospital staff regarding substance abuse and mental health.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling.
- Of the 2 years, 1,000 shall be acquired after the doctoral degree has been awarded.
- LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
- LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
- LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
- LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
- LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- The candidate must have experience working in a hospital or behavioral health clinical setting.
- The candidate must have at least 2 years working in the substance use disorders field.
- The candidate must have experience completing diagnostic assessments and determining the appropriate level of care for treatment.
- The candidate must have experience providing individual and group counseling and therapy
Certification
Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test.
A candidate placed in this classification must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, (Maryland Department of Health General Licensure Information).
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.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 3003 Hospital Street, Cheverly, Maryland
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Possess one of the following credentials: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, Licensed Certified Professional Counselor, Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Certified Social Worker, or Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, at the time of appointment.
Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
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:
New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
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
