PSCS A​/D Certified Associate Counselor, Supervisor

Introduction

Together, we are building a stronger Maryland. Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents, and change the lives of returning citizens.

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Select all locations you are willing to work as this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies across the state of Maryland.

• Washington County
• Maryland Correctional Training Center (MCTC)
• Roxbury Correctional Institution, 18800 Roxbury Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21746

The Alcohol and Drug Certified Associate Counselor, Supervisor provides administrative and supervision, and leadership to the A/D Associate Counselors responsible for assessing all incoming inmates in a designated institution for substance abuse problems and to provide counseling, intervention, and treatment and rehabilitation services to those inmates with substance abuse disorder(s). This may also include inmates that are dually diagnosed.

• Supervise and evaluate the work of addiction counselors, including client record reviews and monitoring the administration of treatment services. Ensure compliance with COMAR standards for substance abuse treatment and provide corrective recommendations for improving skills in the administration of substance abuse counseling services.
• Assign tasks to addiction counselors related to data collection, reports, and the administration of substance abuse services.
• Conduct meetings to review and recommend changes in procedures for substance use disorder assessments and counseling interventions.
• Review assessments completed to assure scoring accuracy.
• Assist the Regional Supervisor in the implementation of 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.
• Maintain contact with internal and external resources such as community based addiction providers in support of providing aftercare services.
• Participate in continued professional development through educational training.

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:
  
  Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug with a Board Approved Supervision letter.
• Experience:
  
  Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug with a Board Approved Supervision letter.