PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I

Baltimore, MD, United States

GRADE

STD 0019\r

LOCATION OF POSITION

Allegany County:\rNorth Branch Correctional Institution\r14199 McMullen Hgwy., SW\rCumberland, Maryland 21502\r\r\rAnne Arundel County:\rMaryland Correctional Institution-Jessup\r7803 House of Correction Road\rJessup, Maryland 20794\r\r\rJessup Correctional Institution\r7800-7899 House of Correction Road\rJessup, Maryland 20794\r\r\rPatuxent Institution\r7555Waterloo Road\rJessup, Maryland 20794\r\r\rBaltimore City:\rMaryland Reception, Diagnostic and Classification Center\r550 E. Madison Street\rBaltimore, Maryland 21202\r\r\rSomerset County:\rEastern Correctional Institution\r30420 Revells Neck Road\rWestover, Maryland 21890\r\r\r\r\rWashington County:\rMaryland Correctional Training Center\r18800 Roxbury Road\rHagerstown, Maryland 21746\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r\r

Main Purpose of Job

The PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I is a Mental Health professional with a full license as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor(LCPC) with prior experience providing mental health services within corrections. As such the PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I provides the full performance level of professional counseling work, providing counseling services to Incarcerated Individuals experiencing situational stress and/or with mental disorders by using, assessment, evaluation, and intervention, rehabilitation, and treatment regimens. The PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor-I is supervised by the institutional supervisor or Regional Psychology Services Chief.\r

POSITION DUTIES

Provides mental health diagnosis, clinical counseling and case management services to clients with mental and emotional disorders with the most complex problems as defined by standard treatment criteria for PSCS;\rAdvocates for client services, collaborates with other disciplines involved in providing treatment and coordinates all treatment activities with services provided to the client by other resources;\rProvides group counseling to clients with mental and emotional disorders;\rEvaluates client progress in implementing the treatment plan and makes appropriate changes to ensure progress;\rScreens clients with mental and emotional disorders to determine the most appropriate initial course of action with regard to treatment;\rAssesses client with mental and emotional disorders to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating progress;\rDevelops client treatment plans including problem areas, desired treatment outcomes and the strategies for achieving them;\rMakes referrals to facilitate the client’s use of available support systems and resources in response to needs identified in clinical evaluation;\rIdentifies and responds to client in crisis;\rProvides mental health-related education and teaches life skills relevant to the recovery process to clients with mental and emotional disorders;\rDocuments client-related information in accordance with accepted principles of medical records management;\rAdheres to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct and participates in continuing professional development;\rPerforms other related duties.\r

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 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

1. 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 \r

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this classification, prior to probationary appointment, must meet all selection standards as set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission. Candidates who receive a probationary appointment must satisfactorily complete a prescribed training program prior to permanent appointment. Selection standards of the Correctional Training Commission may be obtained from the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.\r

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\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 unableto apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 410-484-5928. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.\r\rIf you are submitting additional information, the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload,\rplease email the requested information to [email protected] the recruitment number in the subject line, or fax to410-484-5928(providing a cover sheet with your contact information,\rrecruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.\r\rFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kym Hilton-Washington @ [email protected]\rIf you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division [email protected] or 410-767-4850.\r\rWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\rPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\rAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState's diversity.\r

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