ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR

By law, DJS is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.  DJS collaborates with youth, families, schools, community partners, law enforcement, and other public agencies to coordinate services and resources to contribute to safer communities.

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William Donald Schaefer House located in Baltimore, Maryland

The A/D Professional Counselor Supervisor is an advanced performance position that provides a full range of counseling services to juvenile substance abusers who are under the supervision of the MD. Dept. of Juvenile Services.

The Alcohol and Drug Professional Counselor Supervisor is a supervisory position that will be responsible for providing substance abuse treatment to youth detainees who have the most severe/complex substance abuse issues.  The incumbent will be responsible for providing treatment services, which includes treatment planning with the youth detainee to help identify and rank problems; establish immediate and long-term goals, and determine a suitable treatment process. 

The Alcohol and Drug Professional Counselor Supervisor will also conduct individual, group and family counseling. The incumbent will also be responsible for comprehensive case management duties that aligns treatment resources for the youth.  The Alcohol and Drug Professional Counselor Supervisor will provide crisis intervention and substance abuse education to juveniles who are being treated for substance abuse issues. The Alcohol and Drug Professional Counselor Supervisor will supervise and train other Alcohol and Drug Counselors across various levels of the profession; in which evenings, weekends, and on-call work schedules may be required.

***Note-Prospective candidates who do not have a Maryland issued certification or licensure must complete and submit an Out-of-State Application to the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists for approval to practice in the State of Maryland. Candidates w/o a Maryland issued certification or license are allowed to apply for the position, but he/she must receive approval to practice in Maryland by the MD. Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists before an job offer can be extended by DJS. The MD. Board may take up to 60 days to review your Out-of-State application.*** 

 

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

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

Candidates who have experience providing substance abuse treatment to at-risk youth are highly desired.

1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates placed in this classification must be either certified or licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug or Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

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.

1. Candidates must possess graded courses in management and supervision as defined by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration (ADAA), Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This training must be approved by ADAA. Inquiries concerning this training must be addressed to the Office of Education and Training for Addiction Services, 55 Wade Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The assessment will be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and experience as it relate 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.

The Certified Eligible list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other Maryland State agencies. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country.  Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your application to receive proper credit. If you are not a Veteran, the submission of the DD 214 Long Form does not apply to you. 

Online application process is strongly encouraged. However, if you are unable to apply online then you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or mail your application, 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 p.m. by the close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.  

Postmarked applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Incorrect and/or incomplete application forms will not be accepted. Paper applications can be submitted to:

 Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

One Center Plaza, 120 W. Fayette St. Baltimore, MD. 21201

Attn: Kia Brown

Fax number 410-333-4188

 If you have questions regarding this recruitment please submit them to djs.ohr@maryland.gov  

 TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.