PSCS A/ D Professional Counselor Supervisor

State of Maryland; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off: personal and annual

Paid parental leave

Public pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Maryland is seeking an experienced supervisor for addiction counseling services focused on substance use disorders. The role leads clinicians, reviews records, and ensures compliance with state standards while aligning with the department's strategic objectives.

The incumbent will oversee performance reviews, collaborate with external providers for aftercare, and participate in ongoing professional development to uphold quality care.

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written English; effective and respectful communication with diverse populations.
• Professional working fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to addiction counselors.
• Supervise counselors, conduct client record reviews and monitor service delivery.
• Assign tasks related to data collection, reporting, and administration of services.
• Review procedures for assessments and counseling interventions and update as needed.
• Monitor quality assurance to ensure compliance with COMAR standards.
• Assist leadership in implementing regional services aligned with department strategy.
• Review clinical files for timely documentation.
• Conduct performance reviews twice yearly.
• Maintain contact with community-based providers to support aftercare.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

English fluency

Multilingual communication

Education

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Professional Counselor - Alcohol and Drug

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and clinical supervision, and leadership to addiction counselors responsible for delivering substance use disorder treatment services, including for those who are dually diagnosed.

• Supervise and evaluate addiction counselors, including client record reviews and monitoring treatment service administration.
• Assign tasks related to data collection, reporting, and administration of substance use disorder services.
• Conduct meetings to review and revise procedures for substance use disorder assessments and counseling interventions.
• Establish and regularly monitor quality assurance to ensure proper treatment services and compliance with COMAR standards for substance use disorder treatment.
• Assist the Director/Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in implementing regional services that align with the department’s strategy.
• Review clinical files to ensure completed documentation within the required timeframe.
• Conduct performance reviews for addiction counselors twice yearly in accordance with State personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community-based addiction providers to support aftercare services.
• Participate in continued professional development through educational training.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and certification requirements to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors or Certified Professional Counselors - Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008.
• Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the same requirements.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Professional Counselor - Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland if duties require operation of a motor vehicle.

Special Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written English; effective and respectful communication with diverse populations.
• Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or another language is a plus.
• Completion of graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA) approved by the Agency.
• Substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at low cost.
• Personal Leave: new State employees awarded six personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• 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 the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays: State employees celebrate at least twelve holidays per year.
• Pension: State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.