Mental Health Graduate Professional Counselor Repost

Charles County • Charles, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this position is to use individual and group counseling services within the Charles County Department of Health Substance Use Division counseling clients with co-occurring disorders. This position will conduct screenings and assessments of clients seeking substance use treatment, using diagnostic tools to determine the level of required treatment. This position must be able to evaluate, consult, and refer clients to collateral agencies as appropriate.

Requirements

• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).
• Experience: None.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Use individual and group counseling services within the Charles County Department of Health Substance Use Division counseling clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Conduct screenings and assessments of clients seeking substance use treatment, using diagnostic tools to determine the level of required treatment.
• Evaluate, consult, and refer clients to collateral agencies as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees