Location: Allegany,NY, USA
Introduction
THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
Green Ridge Youth Center10700 Fifteen Mile Creek RoadFlintstone MD 21530
Main Purpose of Job
The Mental Health Graduate Professional Counselor is the entry-level of professional counseling work, at the Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor level, providing counseling services to clients with mental disorders by using assessment, evaluation, intervention, rehabilitation, and treatment regimens.Employees in this classification that work in a criminal justice environment provide clinical and therapeutic services to clients who have demonstrated a need for rehabilitative intervention because of behavioral factors or personality disorders and co-existing mental health, health, substance abuse, or other social adjustment factors.The Mental health graduate professional counselor represents the Behavioral Health team in the facility providing direct clinical services based on a comprehensive assessment & service plan. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.
POSITION DUTIES
Provide individual, family, andgroup therapeutic counseling to assigned youth, including lending SevenChallenges groups, TAMAR-Y, and other assigned groups to address behavioralhealth issues including social adjustment as indicated through the developmentof the youth's individual Treatment Service Plan (TSP);Provide Crisis and On-CallServices for Behavioral Health Emergencies both on and off-site working inrotation with other licensed clinicians to provide emergency coverage;Work as a leader, consultant,and/or member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team to assist the team'sunderstanding of social and emotional factors underlying the juveniles'involvement with DJS and the implementation of the Behavior Management Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).Experience: None.Note: These requirements are established by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services and Benefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.Experience assessing andproviding therapy to the population of adolescents with mental health and/orsubstance abuse disorders in the Juvenile Justice system.Experience working with anadolescent population with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, a candidate placed in this classification must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.2. Employees certified as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) may practice graduate professional counseling for 2 years under the supervision of an approved supervisor. As required by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, these employees must possess certification as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) by the end of this 2 year period.3. Candidates appointed to positions 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.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on yourapplication to show that you meet the qualifications for thisrecruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must besubmitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after thisdate.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified,or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least oneyear.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment will be a rating of yourapplication based on your education, training, and experience as they relate tothe requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application. Please report all related experienceand education.For education obtained outside the U.S., you willbe required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determinedby a foreign credential evaluation service. Please note that your answers onthe Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided onyour application to receive credit.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is strongly urged. However, if you are unable to apply online you maymail a paper application and copy of the license to the address below or fax apaper application and copy of the license to the fax number below. If youchoose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of theattachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located atthe top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#. The paperapplication, copy of the license and any additional pages you wish to attach toshow how you meet the qualifications for this recruitment must be received by 5pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment. Nopostmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:Maryland Department of Juvenile ServicesOHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit217 E Redwood StreetBaltimore, MD 21202Attn: Jakiraman JonesFax number 410-###-####TTY Users: call via Maryland RelayShould additional information regarding this recruitment berequired or if you have any questions regarding this recruitment, pleasecontact the DJS Office of Human Resources ...@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located atthe top of the bulletin.The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment maybe used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.As an equal-opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates areencouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.