PSCS A​/D Certified Associate Counselor

GRADE

16

• Anne Arundel County – DPSCS Maryland Correction Institution – Women, 7943 Brock Bridge Rd, Jessup, MD 20794
• Washington County – DPSCS Maryland Correctional Institution, 18601 Roxbury Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21746

The Alcohol and Drug Certified Associate Counselor assesses all incoming inmates in a designated institution for substance abuse problems and provides counseling, intervention, and treatment and rehabilitation services to those inmates with substance abuse disorder(s). Such services may also include inmates that are dually diagnosed.

• Perform screening on inmates entering the institution using the TCU Drug Screen 5, score the instrument, complete the Screening and Assessment Result form, and maintain original testing instrument in treatment files.
• Assess inmates using the TAP to identify those needing substance abuse treatment services, score and add results to the Screening Assessment Result form, and maintain original testing instruments.
• Provide substance abuse treatment on an individual basis twice monthly and conduct two group sessions a week for two groups with approximately 15 members.
• Facilitate one aftercare services group weekly.
• Document all group and individual notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in inmate files.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community‑based addiction providers for aftercare services.
• Participate in continued professional development through educational training.
• Complete monthly statistics on substance abuse treatment activities.

• Education:
  
  Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Associate Counselors.
• Experience:
  
  Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the certification requirements for Certified Associate Counselors.

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the position.

• Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.
• Personal Leave: six personnel days annually (prorated).
• Annual Leave: ten days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave: fifteen days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave: up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays: at least twelve holidays per year.
• Pension: credit toward a retirement pension.
• Release time for job‑related CEU training.
• Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty.
• Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.