Alcohol and Drug Counselor II

About the role

A vacancy exist in the Bureau of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services. The position requires a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, or a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and skilled counseling to individuals participating in a substance disorder treatment program and provides skilled counseling to individuals with other problems stemming from alcohol or drug abuse such as codependency and children of alcoholics.
• Interviews and evaluates new clients with complex problems relating to alcohol and other drug use.
• Performs specialized evaluations and makes treatment recommendations for the criminal justice and court system.
• Conducts specified assessments related to incarcerated individuals and for attorneys.
• Prepares and implements treatment plans.
• Maintains medical records and files, including reports of client activities.
• Recommends and arranges referrals when necessary.
• Provides evaluation and individual and group treatment to individuals with substance use disorder who are incarcerated at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
• Provides re-entry services to include linkage to treatment and other resources for individuals transitioning from the Baltimore County Detention Center to the community.
• Represents the program at meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required: Possession of a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, or a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

Schedule

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week