MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

State of Maryland - DJS Western Md Children's Ctr; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland benefits

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor to provide professional counseling services for youth with mental health disorders. This role involves working with the Department of Juvenile Services and includes tasks like individual counseling, group facilitation, and crisis intervention.

Applicants must be licensed as an LCPC in Maryland, with assessments based on education and experience. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of youth in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Experience assessed by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups with youth.
• Complete forensic mental health evaluations.
• Engage with youth's family members.
• Provide on-call services for behavioral health emergencies.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Forensic mental health evaluations

Education

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Job description

Grade

18

Location of Position

Western Maryland Children’s Center
18420 Roxbury Road
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide professional counseling work at the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor level, providing counseling services as an expert in a specialty area or defined treatment or population area for youth with mental health disorders involved with the Dept. of Juvenile Services. The professional counselor represents the Behavioral Health Unit in DJS facilities and community offices providing behavioral health screening, assessment, supportive counseling and consultation and other supportive services to identified youth.

Position Duties

• Provide individual counseling.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups with youth.
• Complete forensic mental health evaluations.
• Engage with youth's family members.
• Provide crisis and on‑call services for behavioral health emergencies both on and off‑site, working in rotation with other licensed clinicians.
• Act as leader, consultant, and/or member of a multi‑disciplinary healthcare team to assist the team’s understanding of social and emotional factors underlying the juveniles’ involvement with DJS and the implementation of the Behavior Management/Motivation Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Note: These requirements are established by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Candidates must be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.
• Candidates may be required to operate a motor vehicle and must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland.

Selection Process

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; we will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Examination Process

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience related to the position’s requirements. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you must provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.