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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
Examples of Work
- 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
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the Education, Certification and License requirements to qualify for this position.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology; OR
- Doctoral level degree in in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology
- Two (2) years of counseling experience
- Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test; and
- 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).
Must possess one (1) of the following licenses/certifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Five (5) years of counseling experience
At least two (2) years of experience in grant management and submitting reporting requirements
Two (2) years supervisory experience
Experience in hospital and/or clinical settings, working with administration leadership
Additional Information
Job Location: Cheverly Health Center 3003 Hospital Drive Cheverly, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Must pass Health Department background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- 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.
- May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- This role is 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.
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
