Addictions Counselor A/D PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, CI
Location: MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD
About the Role
This position provides addiction counseling services in a maximum-security forensic hospital, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. This includes treatment of patients and assessment of patients, using empirically supported addictions treatment procedures and interventions. Individuals hospitalized include persons charged with serious violent felonies (e.g., murder, arson, sexual offenses, etc.) and patients referred from prisons, detention centers, courts, and other mental health facilities not able to effectively treat them due to the level of violence, behavioral disturbance, or risk of escape.
Requirements
Education and experience are 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.
Qualifications
- 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 (in accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07).
- Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle).
- Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with the Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) population.
Benefits
State of Maryland benefits.