Addictions Counselor

GRADE

19\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides addiction counseling services in a\r\nmaximum-security forensic hospital, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. This includes\r\ntreatment of patients and assessment of patients, to include the use of empirically\r\nsupported addictions treatment procedures and interventions. Individuals hospitalized\r\ninclude persons charged with serious violent felonies (e.g., murder, arson, sexual\r\noffenses, etc.) and patients referred from prisons, detention centers, courts, and other\r\nmental health facilities not able to effectively treat them due to the level of violence,\r\nbehavioral disturbance, or risk of escape.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by\r\nthe Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the\r\nrequirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors or Certified\r\nProfessional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience: Determined by the\r\nMaryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the\r\nrequirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors or Certified\r\nProfessional Counselors-Alcohol and Drug on or before September 30, 2008. \r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience working with the SMI population.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates\r\nplaced in this classification must be licensed by the Board of\r\nProfessional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug\r\nCounselor or as a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug on or\r\nbefore September 30, 2008.\r\n\r\n\r\n2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor\r\nvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a\r\nmotor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. \r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). \r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. \r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. \r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n