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This position will perform professional level work, at the Bachelor's Degree level, counseling clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders in a 24/7 residential treatment facility. This position shall provide a full continuum of care through individualized, group, family therapy, education, and development of healthy lifestyle skills. Alcohol and Drug Associate Counselors complete assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries. This position routinely interacts with legal and community entities. This position does not supervise. Employees must successfully obtain certification or licensure from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug within one year of meeting the experience requirements for this certification.
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Associate Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.
Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the certification requirements for Certified Associate Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and the Code of Maryland Regulations, candidates must be certified by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require operating a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may involve rating your application based on your education, training, and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the state, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for at least one year. The resulting list may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
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