Alcohol And Drug Supervised Counselor

State of Maryland•Garrett, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Supervised. So, join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! This is a full performance level of work, certified by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists at the Associate degree level. The CSC provides a full range of counseling for substance use clients, with the least complex problems as defined by standard treatment criteria, under general supervision from a clinical supervisor, approved by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. Performs other related duties. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07. Candidates must be certified by the Board, of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.

Requirements

Candidates must be certified by the Board, of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
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.
Employees in this classification perform the work in a Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or a Maryland State certified addictions program.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing substance use counseling services to adolescents or justice-involved youth.
Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups in a residential or secure treatment setting.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to substance use treatment, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
Bilingual skills or experience working with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group substance use counseling services to youth within a secure residential juvenile services setting.
Complete substance use screenings, assessments, treatment planning, progress notes, and discharge documentation in accordance with DJS and COMAR standards.
Facilitate evidence-based interventions focused on relapse prevention, coping skills, emotional regulation, and recovery support.
Respond to behavioral health crises and participate in an on-call rotation to provide emergency clinical support and intervention services.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams, education staff, medical providers, direct care staff, families, and community providers to support youth rehabilitation and continuity of care.