Alcohol and Drug Counselor II - Non-Merit

About the role

A Non-Merit vacancy exist in the Bureau of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

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.
• Conducts alcohol and drug use screening for food stamps and temporary cash assistance applicants.
• Interviews and evaluates new clients with complex problems relating to alcohol and other drug use.
• Provides case management services to a active caseload.
• Counsels clients on substance use issues.
• Makes referrals to mental health providers as appropriate.
• Monitors dually diagnosed clients and makes referrals to mental health providers as appropriate.
• Conducts substance use educational programs for clients and other interested parties.
• Prepares all necessary forms and reports for the case/medical record.
• Maintains medical records and files, including reports of client activities.
• Participates in staff conferences and serves as a member of the treatment team.
• Represents the program at meetings.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
• List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application.
• Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
• Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.
• A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position.
• Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct assessments and screenings.
• Ability to provide case management services.
• Ability to make referrals to mental health providers.
• Ability to represent the program at meetings.

Benefits

• Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

34 hours per week.