Introduction
If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! 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. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. \ufffd
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Jessup Correctional Institution 7805 House of Correction Road Jessup, MD 20794
POSITION DUTIES
To provide administrative and clinical supervision, and leadership to addiction counselors who are responsible for providing substance use disorder treatment services, including those who are dually diagnosed.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, to include client record reviews and monitor the administration of treatment services Assign tasks to addiction counselors related to data collection, reports, and the administration of 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 for substance use disorder treatment Assist the Director/Deputy Director of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services in the implementation of regional substance use disorder services that comply with the department's strategy for providing 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 in support of providing aftercare services Participation in continued professional development through educational training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and certification requirements to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. Education:\ufffdDetermined 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. \ufffd \ufffd Experience:\ufffdDetermined 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.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.\ufffdWe will not consider information submitted after this date.\ufffdSuccessful candidates will be placed on the\ufffdeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.\ufffdIt is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.\ufffdPlease report all experience and education that is related to this position.
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. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:\ufffdSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded 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\ufffd Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child\ufffd Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable\ufffdto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may\ufffdbe emailed to tiara.mills@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date\ufffdfor the recruitment.
If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is\ufffdto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information\ufffdmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to tiara.mills@maryland.gov\ufffdreferencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only\ufffdadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for this\ufffdrecruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: Tiara Mills tiara.mills@maryland.gov
If you are having difficulties with submitting your online\ufffdapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at\ufffdApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to\ufffdrecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the\ufffdState's diversity.