PSCS A/D Professional Counselor Supervisor

Position Details

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking candidates for a Grade 19 position at Jessup Correctional Institution. The position involves providing administrative and clinical supervision, and leadership to addiction counselors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, including client record reviews and monitoring treatment services.
• Assign tasks to addiction counselors related to data collection, reports, and substance use disorder services.
• Conduct meetings to review and revise procedures for substance use disorder assessments and counseling interventions.
• Establish and regularly monitor quality assurance to ensure proper treatment services and compliance with COMAR standards.
• Affirmatively assist the Director/Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in implementing regional substance use disorder services.
• Review clinical files to ensure completed documentation within the required timeframe.
• Conduct performance reviews for addiction counselors twice yearly in accordance with State personnel policies and procedures.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community-based addiction providers to support aftercare services.
• Participate in continued professional development through educational training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA), Maryland State Department of Health.

Special Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Effective and respectful communication with diverse populations.
• Professional working fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or another language is a plus.
• Possession of approved graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA), Maryland State Department of Health.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• Personal Leave - six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - State employees celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.
• Pension - employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.