MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SERIES (LGPC AND LCPC)

Baltimore, MD, United States

Introduction

Multiple vacancies available, please indicate your licensing level in the supplemental questions:\r\r- Mental Health Graduate Counselor (LGPC)\r- Mental Health Professional Counselor (LCPC)\r\r

GRADE

MH Graduate Professional Counselor, CI -\rGrade 16 -$55,975.00 - $70,010.00, with potential growth to $86,450.00/year\r\r\rMH Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor -\rGrade 18 - $63,556.00 - $79,734.00, with potential growth to $98,523.00/year\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - RICA Baltimore\rBaltimore City, MD\r

Main Purpose of Job

Provides clinical case management, direct\rindividual, group and family therapy, and clinical advice and support to a\rcaseload of approximately seven adolescents in a residential treatment center\rfor emotionally disabled adolescents. This position requires someone who\rdemonstrates specific expertise in understanding the symptoms and treatments\rfor clients with diagnoses which are typically seen in emotionally disturbed\radolescents. This position requires someone who can work effectively with a\rtreatment team made up of nursing/residential, educational and rehabilitation\rstaff as well as social workers, psychologist and psychiatrists to provide\rservices that are family driven and youth guided. The incumbent of this position must also be\rable to generate the extensive documentation such as treatment plans, progress\rnotes and reports required in a contemporary mental health context.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Mental Health Graduate Counselor:\rEducation: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).\rExperience: None.\rNote: 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.\r\r\rMental Health Professional Counselor:\rEducation: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).\rExperience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).\rNote: 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.\r

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Mental Health Graduate Counselor:\rLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:\r1. 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.\r2. 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.\r3. 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.\r\rMental Health Professional Counselor:\r1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.05, candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).\r2. 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.\r

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.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).\rComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\rIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\rCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\r

FURTHER 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.\rIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-333-5689.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\rIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 [email protected].\rAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\rPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r

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