PSCS A/ D Professional Counselor Supervisor

MD; Town of Howard (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Pension

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) in Jessup, MD seeks an experienced supervisor for addiction counseling services. You will lead administrative and clinical supervision of counselors providing SUD treatment for dually diagnosed clients.

Responsibilities include staff evaluations, data collection tasks, quality assurance, and coordination with the Director/Deputy Director to implement regional SUD services in line with state strategies.

Qualifications

• Licensed/Licensed eligible counselor required by Maryland standards.
• Experience supervising addiction counseling staff and ensuring treatment quality.
• Must meet ADAA/COMAR related education requirements as stated.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision and leadership to addiction counselors delivering SUD services.
• Supervise and evaluate counselors, review records, and monitor treatment delivery for compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Data collection

Documentation

Communication

Education

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (on/before 2008)

Job description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

Jessup Correctional Institution

7805 House of Correction Road

Jessup, MD 20794

POSITION DUTIES

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

• Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, to include client record reviews and monitor the administration of treatment services
• Assign tasks to addiction counselors 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 the implementation of regional 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
• 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 in support of providing aftercare services
• Participation in continued professional development through educational training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors or Certified Professional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates placed in this classification must be 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 on or before September 30, 2008.
• 2. 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

The ideal candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The ideal candidate must effectively and respectfully communicate with diverse populations, providing 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.

• 1. Candidates 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. Inquiries concerning this training must be addressed to the Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services, 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.
• 2. Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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