Hospital Liaison (Repost)

Prince George's co.; Clinton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Health Department is seeking a Hospital Liaison-Clinical Case Manager (Counselor 2A) in the Behavioral Health Division. The role involves screening, brief counseling, case management, and linking patients to care within hospital and community settings.

Active licensure with MD boards required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• Two (2) years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
• Must possess and maintain one of the licenses listed (LCPC/LCADC/LCP/LCMFT) at the time of application; pass NCE or be eligible for licensure by endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face or phone screenings (SBIRT) and assessments to determine treatment needs.
• Facilitate substance abuse treatment for women with children in inpatient or outpatient settings.
• Administer DAST and AUDIT screening tools.
• Determine appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria and make referrals.
• Document all contacts in hospital EMR and Health Department EMR.
• Provide consultation to hospital staff regarding substance abuse and mental health.

Skills

SBIRT

Case management

Care coordination

Licensure knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work

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 Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Hospital Liaison-Clinical Case Manager, (Counselor 2A)grade A21 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.

About the Position

This is full performance professional work, providing services and assistance to hospital patients with problems in a range of areas (e.g., substance abuse, emotional, behavioral, or related problems) and/or reentering populations who require assessment and evaluation for treatment and other rehabilitative services in the community. The incumbent provides screening/assessment, brief counseling services, case management, and referral/linkage to care and other resources. The incumbent must have and maintain an active and valid professional license issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists, the Maryland Board of Social Work, or another professional 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.
• Facilitate substance abuse treatment for women with children seeking inpatient treatment or outpatient treatment.
• Administer 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.

• Two (2) years 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 and have passed the National Counselors Examination and the Maryland State Law Test:

  • LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience mayalso be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for required certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or behavioral health clinical setting.
• Two (2) or more years working in the substance use disorders 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 anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

October 19-21, 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

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.