Counselor 1G (LTGF)

Prince George's County Government•Upper Marlboro, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince George’s County Government Department of Corrections is hiring a full-time, temporary, limited-term grant-funded contractual Counselor 1G for Behavioral Health and Wellness Services in the Program Services Division. This entry-level professional role provides counseling treatment interventions to people in a correctional facility who are experiencing substance use disorders and mental health illnesses. The counselor conducts individual and group sessions, gathers psychosocial histories, develops treatment plans and needs assessments, and maintains detailed client records to support ongoing care and compliance with legal standards. The counselor works with an approximate caseload of 25 clients and contributes to clients’ pre- and post-release plans. The position is based at the Department of Corrections in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Candidates must be able and willing to work day and evening shifts and be willing to remain at or report to work during emergencies or inclement weather when administrative leave is granted to other County employees. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field, or a doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
One year of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Possess and maintain one of the specified professional licenses: LCPC, LGPC, LCADC, LGADC, LCP, LCMFT, or LGMFT.
Meet the stated examination requirements, including the National Counselors Examination and Maryland State Law Test where applicable; applicants may qualify through licensure by endorsement if they meet Maryland requirements.
Obtain required licensure before appointment and maintain it throughout employment; no equivalency is accepted for the required professional license.
Successfully pass applicable pre-employment checks, drug screening, and physical examination including TB testing; submit to subsequent random drug screens.
Meet agency training and performance standards, complete 40 hours of New Employee Security Orientation Training, and complete the Correctional Entry-Level Training academy if required.
Be willing to work in a correctional facility, work day and evening shifts, use protective apparel and equipment when applicable, and remain or report to work during crises or inclement weather when required.
Be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability; bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C).
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC).
Certified Addiction Counselor – Alcohol and Drugs (CAC-AD).
Certified Supervised Counselor – Alcohol and Drugs (CSC-AD).
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered, except that there is no equivalency for the required professional license.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments of clients entering treatment to determine appropriate services.
Implement therapeutic interventions for identified areas of concern.
Facilitate weekly evidence-based groups using the group curriculum.
Provide individual counseling and therapeutic and supportive services to clients on an assigned caseload.
Update client treatment plans every 30 days.
Develop, access, and maintain resources to support clients’ pre- and post-release plans.
Maintain ongoing contact with an approximate caseload of 25 clients.
Maintain HIPAA-compliant electronic health records and case files for clinical cases.
Keep accurate, up-to-date records and submit required weekly and monthly statistics.
Participate in weekly individual clinical supervision and monthly staff meetings with the Clinical Coordinator.
Complete required continuing education units to maintain a professional license or certification.
Follow County and ACA codes of ethics and uphold County customer-service standards.
Perform other assigned tasks within the occupational category and responsibility level.