MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR **REPOST**

Maryland AG; Cambridge (MD); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maryland Department of Health is seeking a licensed clinical professional counselor to provide mental health services in a school-based Wellness Center in Cambridge, MD. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing therapy for students and families.

The counselor may conduct sessions via telehealth or home visits when needed and is responsible for accurate documentation and reporting as required by COMAR and funding sources.

Formación

• Licensed LCPC in Maryland and eligible to practice in schools.
• Experience in school-based mental health settings preferred.
• Ability to assess and diagnose in pediatric populations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide mental health treatment in the school-based Wellness Center.
• Consult with Wellness Center staff, school personnel and community professionals.
• Conduct mental health assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide ongoing therapy and referrals as indicated by assessment.
• Deliver therapy via telehealth or home visits when schools are closed or attendance is limited.
• Maintain accurate documentation and generate required reports for funders.

Conocimientos

School-based counseling

Child/adolescent therapy

Educación

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Dorchester County Health Department
627 Race Street
Cambridge, MD 21613

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide mental health treatment in the school setting to students enrolled in the School-Based Wellness Center program. This involves consultation with other Wellness Center providers, school personnel, and professionals in the community. The mental health counselor will also conduct mental health assessments with student clients and their families to evaluate the nature and degree of needs, develop a treatment plan, and provide ongoing therapy and/or referrals as indicated by the assessment. Therapy may be individual, family, or group and include case management. The mental health counselor may occasionally conduct therapy sessions via telehealth and/or home visits when schools are closed or if a student cannot attend school for any reason. Additionally, the mental health counselor will maintain accurate and timely documentation according to COMAR and provide necessary data for reports to funding sources.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the school setting
• Experience treating children and adolescents

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.05, candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
2. 2. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of 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 U.S., 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). Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.