MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISOR ***Re-Post***

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North Branch Correctional Institution 14100 McMullen Highway SW Cumberland, Maryland 21502

The purpose of this job is to direct and oversee the delivery of mental health services to the inmate population in a maximum security adult correctional institution. This position relates directly to the mission of this agency since specialized mental health services are a component of the operation of this facility. In addition this position oversees training initiatives across the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services regarding implementation of SNU Units. 

 The primary responsibilities of the person in this position involve Administrative duties. These duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Directs the Psychology Department staff that oversees 2 specialized programs the Behavioral Management Unit(BMP) and the Special Needs Unit (SNU)
2. Plans, organizes and supervises the work of the other employees associated with the Psychology Department.
3. Reviews and writes departmental policy associated with the BMP, SNU and delivery of mental health services.
4. Promotes the work of the program by frequent contact with other staff and other agencies
5. Represents the department as a liaison to other services.
6. Completes performance appraisals for the staff in the department.
7. Develops and modifies departmental operating procedures, regulations and standards of care
8. Directs the treatment planning committee.
9. Coordinates mental health services with other departments.
10. Attends and represents the department at agency staff meetings.
11. Chairs the multi-discipline SNU review committee.

Direct inmate contact to include:
1. Perform mental health evaluations in order to assess inmate’s mental status
2. Develops treatment plans and provides treatment to inmates with significant mental health issues.
3. Provides individual and group counseling.
4. Performs suicide assessments.
5. Provides crisis interventions.
6. Assumes on-call crisis mental health coverage.
7. Coordinates the Critical Incident Response Team for critical incident debriefing.
8. Mental Health Screenings for new transfers.
9. Participates in planning aftercare for inmates with mental disorders.
10. Monitors the mental health of the SNU population.

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) 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: Three years of experience providing professional counseling to clients with mental health disorders by using assessment, evaluation, intervention, rehabilitation and treatment regimens.

Note:

1. 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.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Mental or Behavioral Health Counseling classifications or Mental or Behavioral Health Nursing and Specialist specialty codes in the counseling field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

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.

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.

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination, 300 E. Joppa Road, Suite 1000, Towson, MD 21286. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

J. Rolon

410-339-3695

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 fax the requested information to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment & Examination at 410-339-6500, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.