PSCS A/D Certified Associate Counselor, Supervisor

State of Maryland - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Personal leave

Annual leave

Sick leave

Parental leave

Holidays

Pension

CEU training release time

Licensure/certification reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

State of Maryland - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Svcs is seeking a Counselor Supervisor for addiction services in Maryland. The role focuses on supervising counselors, ensuring compliance with state standards, and coordinating treatment records and reporting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with external providers for aftercare, ongoing professional development, and ensuring timely documentation while supporting the department's strategic goals for substance use disorder

Qualifications

• Education: Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug with Board Approved Supervision letter.
• Experience: Certification and supervision as required by the Maryland Board.
• Knowledge of COMAR standards for substance abuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate addiction counselors' work and ensure COMAR compliance.
• Provide corrective recommendations to improve counseling services.
• Assign data collection and reporting tasks to counselors.
• Review procedures for SUD assessments and counseling interventions.
• Review clinical files for timely documentation.
• Maintain liaison with community addiction providers for aftercare.
• Participate in continued professional development through training.

Skills

Counselor supervision

Addiction counseling

Record review

Education

Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug with Board Approved Supervision letter

Job description

Introduction

Together, we are building a stronger Maryland.

- Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do https://dpscs.maryland.gov/

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

• Washington County
• Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC)
• 18800 Roxbury Road
• Hagerstown, MD 21746

POSITION DUTIES

• Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, to include client record reviews and monitor the administration of treatment services. Insure compliance with COMAR standards for substance abuse treatment.
• Provide corrective recommendations for improving skills in the administration of substance abuse counseling services.
• Assign tasks to addiction counselors related to data collection, reports, and the administration of substance abuse services.
• Conduct meetings to review and recommend changes in procedures for substance use disorder assessments and counseling interventions.
• Review assessments completed ensure scoring accuracy.
• Assist the Regional Supervisor in the implementation of substance use disorder services that comply with the department’s strategy for providing services.
• Review clinical files to ensure completed documentation within the required timeframe.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community based addiction providers in support of providing aftercare services.
• Participate in continued professional development through educational training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and certification requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.
• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug with a Board Approved Supervision letter.
• Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug with a Board Approved Supervision letter.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates placed in this classification must be either certified by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.
• Employees 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates must possess graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Abuse Administration (ADAA), Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This training must be approved by ADAA. Inquiries concerning this training must be addressed to the Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services, 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.
• Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that 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 may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards 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

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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