PSCS A/D Certified Associate Counselor

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Personal Leave

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Pension

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Maryland is hiring for the position of Alcohol and Drug Certified Associate Counselor. This role involves counseling inmates regarding substance abuse issues and providing group and individual treatment sessions. Candidates must be certified by the state and possess the necessary qualifications for effective assessment and intervention.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for facilitating group sessions, maintaining treatment documentation, collaborating with community resources, and participating in ongoing professional development. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, annual leave, and professional training reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Associate Counselor by the Maryland Board.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment methods.
• Experience with individual and group counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming inmates for substance abuse issues.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions.
• Document treatment plans and maintain records.
• Maintain contact with external resources for aftercare services.

Skills

Substance abuse counseling

Assessment and intervention

Group facilitation

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Certified Associate Counselor certification

Job description

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

• Anne Arundel County – DPSCS Maryland Correction Institution – Women, 7943 Brock Bridge Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
• Washington County – DPSCS Maryland Correctional Institution, 18601 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21746

POSITION DUTIES

The Alcohol and Drug Certified Associate Counselor assesses all incoming inmates in a designated institution for substance abuse problems and provides counseling, intervention, and treatment and rehabilitation services to those inmates with substance abuse disorder(s). Such services may also include inmates that are dually diagnosed.

• Perform screening on inmates entering the institution using the TCU Drug Screen 5, score the instrument, complete the Screening and Assessment Result form, and maintain original testing instrument in treatment files.
• Assess inmates using the TAP to identify those needing substance abuse treatment services, score and add results to the Screening Assessment Result form, and maintain original testing instruments.
• Provide substance abuse treatment on an individual basis twice monthly and conduct two group sessions a week for two groups with approximately 15 members.
• Facilitate one aftercare services group weekly.
• Document all group and individual notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in inmate files.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community‑based addiction providers for aftercare services.
• Participate in continued professional development through educational training.
• Complete monthly statistics on substance abuse treatment activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Associate Counselors.
• Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the certification requirements for Certified Associate Counselors.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates must be certified by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties requiring the operation of a motor vehicle; such duties require a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the position.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• Personal Leave: six personnel days annually (prorated).
• Annual Leave: ten days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave: fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave: up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays: at least twelve holidays per year.
• Pension: credit toward a retirement pension.
• Release time for job‑related CEU training.
• Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty.
• Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EEO STATEMENT

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.