Hospital Liaison (Repost)

Prince George's County, MD Government; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince George’s County Health Department seeks a Hospital Liaison (Counselor 1A/2A) in the Behavioral Health Division to provide assessment, individual, group, and family counseling, case management, and linkage to care for patients with substance use issues.

A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field and an active Maryland counseling license are required, with licensure obtained before appointment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Doctoral degree in counseling fields as listed.
• Active Maryland counseling license (or eligibility) required prior to appointment.
• Pass the National Counselor Examination or licensure by endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, individual, group, and family counseling.
• Conduct case management and referral/linkage to care.
• Consult with hospital staff on substance use and mental health.
• Document contacts in medical records and health department systems.
• Screen and assist patients using SBIRT and ASAM considerations.

Skills

SBIRT

Counseling

Case management

Referral linkage

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology

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.

The Prince George's County GovernmentHealth Departmentseeks qualified applicants to fill aHospital Liaison (Counselor 1A/2A)position, grade A18, within its Behavioral Health Division.

About the Position

This is full-performance professional work in providing services and assistance to client populations with problems in a range of areas (e.g., substance abuse, emotional, behavioral, or related problems). This is a full performance level professional counseling position responsible for providing assessment, individual, group, and/or family counseling services, case management, and referral/linkage to care. The incumbent must have and maintain an active and valid professional counseling license issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, Maryland Board.

About the Agency

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.

• 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.

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.
• One (1) year of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
• Must possess and maintain one of the licenses listed in the Certification/License section at the time of application. 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.
• Must possess one 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
  • LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
  • LGMFT: Licensed Graduate Marriage and family Therapist

An equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for required licenses.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 disorder field.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

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: September 28,2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 7503 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD 20735, USA

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must:

• 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.
• 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.