PSCS Mental Health Professional Counselor I

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. �

GRADE

STD 0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Patuxent Institution 7555 Waterloo Road� Jessup, MD 20794

POSITION DUTIES

Patuxent Institution is a maximum-security state prison designed to provide remediation programs and services to male and female incarcerated individuals based upon current best practices. The Mental Health Professional Counselor is the full performance level of professional counseling work at the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) level.�� The main purpose of this position is to provide direct counseling and assessment services to incarcerated individuals in one or more programs.� Such services may include, but are not limited to, the following:� Conducts risk assessments, diagnostic assessments, and other types of psychological assessments as assigned Provides direct psychotherapeutic services to incarcerated individuals to include cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy (the primary treatment modality), individual therapy, and crisis intervention Participates in other projects and tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.� Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Experience: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Note: 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.

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 placed on the�eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

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.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:�STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date) Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year� Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child� Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension Additional benefits may be available to employees of this classifications. Release time for job-related CEU training Reimbursement of costs of licensure or certification as required by clinical specialty Tuition reimbursement available through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may�be emailed to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is�to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information�must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov�referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department�of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at�410-585-3999. Brittney Liles Brittney.Liles1@maryland.gov If you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. We thank 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 to�recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the�State's diversity.

Salary : $73,957 - $86,066