PSCS A/D Professional Counselor Supervisor

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six personal days

Ten annual leave days

Sick leave 15 days

Parental leave 60 days

Twelve holidays

Pension

Job summary

State of Maryland, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS), Jessup Campus, seeks an experienced supervisor for addiction counseling programs. You will oversee clinical supervision, ensure compliance with COMAR standards, and guide staff delivering substance use disorder treatment in a correctional setting.

The role requires licensure as an LCDC or CPCA (pre-2008) and demonstrated leadership in program administration, quality assurance, and cross‑agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Professional Counselor–Alcohol and Drug before September 30, 2008.
• Experience requirements set by Maryland Board for counselors/licensing.
• Must meet all minimum qualifications and certifications to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to addiction counselors.
• Lead and evaluate staff performance and client records.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, and service administration.
• Review and update procedures for assessments and counseling interventions.
• Monitor quality assurance to ensure compliant treatment services.
• Coordinate with regional services to align with departmental strategy.
• Mentor staff and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Maintain relationships with external providers for aftercare services.
• Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Data collection

Quality assurance

Communication

Program administration

Education

LCDC or CPCA certification (pre-2008)

Tools

Recordkeeping software

Job description

Introduction

Join DPSCS for a rewarding career with benefits, a pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and opportunities for advancement and professional growth.

Position Details

Grade: 19

Location: Jessup Correctional Institution, 7805 House of Correction Road, Jessup, MD 20794

Position Duties

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

Duties

• Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, including client record reviews and monitoring the administration of treatment services.
• Assign tasks related to data collection, reports, and the 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 comply with the department's strategy for providing services.
• Review clinical files to ensure completed documentation within the required timeframe.
• Conduct performance reviews for addiction counselors twice yearly according to 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and certification requirements to be considered.

• 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 before September 30, 2008.
• Experience: 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 before September 30, 2008.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• Licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or as a Certified Professional Counselor‑Alcohol and Drug before September 30, 2008.
• If duty requires driving, a valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Special Requirements

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English, effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, and provide services to individuals with different beliefs, behaviors, and interpersonal styles in confinement or community settings. Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or any other language is a plus.

• Must possess graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA), Maryland State Department of Health. This training must be approved by ADAA.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Benefits

• Personal Leave – new State employees 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 birth or adoption.
• Holidays – State employees celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension – State employees earn credit toward a retirement pension.

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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.