PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I (2024)

Introduction

"Together, we are building a stronger Maryland."

- Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic, innovative team? Join one of the State of Maryland’s largest agencies, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS, it’s an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce, help ensure the public safety of Maryland’s residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we dohttps://dpscs.maryland.gov/.

GRADE

STD 0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

When completing the application, selectalllocations you are willing to work. This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies across the state of Maryland.

Current vacancies are located in:

Allegany County

Western Correctional Institution (WCI)

13800 McMullen Highway SW

Cumberland, MD 21502

POSITION DUTIES

The Mental Health ProfessionalCounselor is the full performance level of the professional counseling work, atthe Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor level, providing counselingservices to clients with mental disorders by using assessment, evaluation, andintervention, rehabilitation, and treatment regimens.

· Functioning as an independently licensed mental healthprofessional, the Mental Health Professional Counselor is responsible forproviding mental health services to incarcerated individuals within a defined population of acorrectional facility. The duties include but are not limited to:

· Assesses the incarcerated individual’s situation to determine the appropriateservices using clinical interview techniques, objective assessments, andpsychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

· Intervenes in crisis situations to de-escalate the situation andprovide acute care using suicide prevention planning and crisis interventiontechniques.

· Develop treatment plans and provides treatment to incarcerated individuals who havesignificant mental or emotional disorders through the use of individual and/orgroup counseling.

· Develops and implements behavioral management plans for incarcerated individualsthat are disruptive to the operation of the institution.

· Refers incarcerated individuals for other services such as psychiatric care,inpatient mental health services, case management planning, medicalevaluations, addictions services, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective)qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligiblefor hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education:Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors andTherapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor(LCPC).

Experience:Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors andTherapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor(LCPC).

Note: These requirements areestablished by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.The Department of Budget and Management, Office of Personnel Services andBenefits does not have the authority to accept substitutions or equivalents.

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).

2. 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.

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of youreducation, training, and experience related to the requirements of theposition.It is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your application.Please report all experience and educationthat is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access tooutstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offeredat a low cost.

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·Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (proratedbased on start date)

·Annual Leave - ten (10) days ofaccumulated annual leave per year
·Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulatedsick leave per year
·Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paidparental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
·Holidays - State employees also celebrate atleast twelve (12) holidays per year

Additional benefits are available to employees of this classification.

·Pension - State employees in this classifications earn credit towards a 20 year retirement pension

·Reimbursem*nt of costs for eligible classes and release time for job-related CEU training

·Reimbursem*nt of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty

·Tuition reimbursem*nt available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended.However,if you are unableto apply online, the paper application and supplementalquestionnaire maybe emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paperapplication materials must be received in our office by the closingdatefor the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method istoupload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmustbe received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, pleaseemail the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.govreferencingthe recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials thatare requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DepartmentofPublic Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at410-585-3999.

Kimberly Banks

Kimberly.Banks@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submittingyour onlineapplication, please contact the DBM Recruitment andExamination Division atApplication.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

Wethank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting,retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of theState'sdiversity.