PSCS A/D Associate Counselor

About the role

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.

Position duties

- Perform screening as needed on incarcerated individuals entering the institution utilizing the TCU Drug Screen 5. Score the instrument and complete the Screening and Assessment Result form documenting the results and provide the form to case management. Maintain original testing instrument in treatment files. - Assess incarcerated individuals as needed using the TAP to identify incarcerated individuals needing substance abuse treatment services. Score and add the results of the TAP to the Screening Assessment Result form and provide to case management. Develop incarcerated individuals files to maintain original testing instruments. - Provide substance abuse treatment on an individual basis twice monthly and two group sessions a week for two groups with approximately 15 members. Facilitate one aftercare services group weekly. - Documentation of all group and individual notes to include treatment plans and discharge summaries in incarcerated individuals files. - 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. - Completion of monthly statistics on substance abuse treatment activities.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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.

Further instructions

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to tiara.mills@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.