Location: New York,NY, USA
GRADE: 13LOCATION OF POSITION: MDH, Allegany County Health Department, Cumberland, MDMain Purpose of Job: This position is assigned the duties at the Allegany County Detention Center to provide general substance abuse treatment services for inmates of the detention center. This position will include completing evaluations, assessments, treatment planning, counseling, and service coordination. This position must attend and pass the 6-week Maryland Correctional Academy in Hagerstown which includes a physical exam, psychological screening, urinalysis and background required as part of the program.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: 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: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.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.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 (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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. Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.BENEFITS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONS: Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-###-####. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.#J-18808-Ljbffr