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ALCOHOL AND DRUG ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR PROVISIONAL

FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL

Recruitment #15-001562-0002

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Cecil County Health Department

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center

401 Bow Street

Elkton, MD  21921

Main Purpose of Job

The Contractual Alcohol and Drug (A/D) Associate Counselor Provisional is the entry level of work, at the non-certified Bachelors Degree level, counseling clients with substance use disorders by using intervention, treatment and rehabilitation. The main purpose of this position which is an Outpatient Addictions Treatment Counselor helps patients identify behaviors and problems related to alcohol and other drug use, supports their efforts to reduce and eliminate their substance use, and participate in recovery. The Counselor provides assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, individual and group treatment, outpatient and intensive outpatient services provided within the Cecil County Health Department and in other community and institutional based settings. Substance abuse counseling is a demanding form of community outreach that requires patience, compassion, and a keen desire to help others who are in crisis. Significant portions of the addicted population are people who need help in many areas of their lives. The Addictions Treatment Counselor is responsible for providing and referring patients to a variety of services that may help provide a stable platform from which they can fight their drug addiction. Clinical practice within the Division incorporates Motivational Enhancement (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The center also integrates the 'Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, A Research Based Guide,' as published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Stages of Change model, as developed by Prochaska and DiClemente.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a health or human services counseling field from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists or completion of a program of studies judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and training.

 Experience:  None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.  In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates must apply for and receive a letter of authorization to practice as a trainee from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists within 90 days of their date of hire. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR PROVISIONAL

2.  Employees must successfully obtain certification or licensure from the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug within one year of meeting the experience requirements for Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.

3.  Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.

BENEFITS

As of January 1, 2015, contractual employees may be eligible for benefits.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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