Counselor 1G (LTGF)

Prince George's County Public Schools

Upper Marlboro (MD)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Prince George’s County Department of Corrections is seeking entry-level professional counselors to provide counseling interventions for offenders in a correctional facility. You will conduct individual and group sessions, assess mental health and substance use needs, and develop treatment plans while maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Licensed and licensed-eligible candidates with relevant certifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
One (1) year of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
Must possess one of the listed licenses (LCPC/LGPC/LCADC/LGADC/LCP/LCMFT/LGMFT) and have passed NCE and MD Law Test.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to offenders in a correctional facility.
Gather psycho-social histories and create treatment plans.
Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and client files.
Ensure compliance with legal standards and submit required statistics.

Skills

Counseling

Group counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

Doctoral degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Valid driver's license

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County’s residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George’s County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

The Prince George’s County Government Department of Corrections is currently seeking highly qualified candidates to fill an LTGF Counselor 1G (Counselor 1G) position, grade G18 in the Behavioral Health and Wellness Services, Program Services Division.

This is a full-time temporary Limited Term Grant Funded (LTGF) contractual position with benefits.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

About The Position

This is an entry-level professional position providing counseling 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.

Please note – Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, the posted salary represents the position’s maximum budgeted earning potential.

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, nail technician, women’s empowerment, substance abuse drug treatment, and community re-entry.

Examples of Work

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 utilizing 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 clients’ pre- and post-release plans.
Maintain ongoing contact with a caseload of approximately 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 as required.
Participate in weekly individual clinical supervision and monthly staff meetings with the Clinical Coordinator.
Complete all required continuing education units to maintain a professional license or certification.
Willingly and conscientiously adhere 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

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited College or University in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field; or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
One (1) year of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
Must possess one of the following licenses and have passed the National Counselors Examination and the Maryland State Law Test:

LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
LGMFT: Licensed Graduate Marriage and family Therapist

Must possess and maintain one of the licenses listed. In addition, applicants must have passed the National Counselors Examination or be eligible for licensure by endorsement. The State of Maryland accepts licensure by endorsement for counselors who meet all applicable requirements, including education, examination, and professional standing. Licensure must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout the duration of employment.

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered, but there is no equivalency for the required professional license.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C)
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
Certified Addiction Counselor - Alcohol and Drugs (CAC- AD)
Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drugs (CSC – AD)

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

October 27 - 29th. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

Department of Correction, 13400 Dille Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Conditions of Employment

Be willing to work in a Correctional Facility
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Possess and maintain a current license or certification as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section.
Pass a drug screening and subsequent random drug screens.
Pass a physical examination that includes TB testing.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Complete forty (40) hours of New Employee Security Orientation Training.
Complete a Correctional Entry-Level Training (CELT) academy, if required.
Be able and willing to work day and evening shifts.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Be willing to be essential. The incumbent selected for this position must be willing to stay or report to work during a man-made crisis or inclement weather when other county employees have been 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.

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

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