ALCOHOL AND DRUG ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR

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Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center

405 Naylor Mill Road

Salisbury, MD 21801

An Alcohol and Drug (A/D) Associate Counselor is the full performance level of work, at the certified Bachelor's Degree level, counseling clients with substance use disorders by using intervention, treatment and rehabilitation.  Employees in this classification do not supervise.

The Alcohol and Drug Associate Counselor will provide appropriate addictions services to youth that are in detention, pending placement and/or committed.  The services include but are not limited to: screening and assessment, drug education as early intervention and/or brief substance abuse counseling focusing on treatment readiness for youth who have been identified as having a substance abuse disorder.  This position is in Wicomico County.  The applicant must be willing to work in Wicomico County.  The ideal candidate will possess dual credentials in mental health and substance abuse counseling.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Certified Associate Counselors-Alcohol and Drug.

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

The ideal candidate will possess dual credentials in mental health and substance abuse counseling.  

1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates must be certified by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.

2. 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.

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.

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be placed on the eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified.  Candidates shall be certified to the eligible list for a year. 

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application.  Please make sure to provide sufficient information on your application to show the qualifications for this recruitment.  For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.  This list will be used by DJS hiring agency to select employees.  

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application and copy of license/certificate to the address below or fax a paper application  and copy of license/certificate to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.  Incorrect application forms will not be accepted: 

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza

120 W. Fayette St.

Baltimore, MD 21201

Attn: Linda Padgett

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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.