MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE I
PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL
Recruitment #18-002243-0002
Department | MDH Eastern Shore Hospital Center |
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Date Opened | 10/31/2018 09:50:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/14/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $12.97 - $16.56/hour |
Employment Type |
Part-Time
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HR Analyst | Carolyn Chase |
Work Location |
Dorchester
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GRADE
8
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, MD
Main Purpose of Job
A Mental Health Associate I provides counseling or other therapeutic services in the field of mental health in a State residential facility or local health department at the entry performance level. The main purpose of this position is to provide peer support services and therapeutic activities to hospitalized patients/clients who have been identified as having specific needs involving recovery and trauma informed care. This individual selected for this position should possess certification in one or more Peer Support Specialist training as a WRAP (Wellness, Recovery, Action Plan) Facilitator; NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Support Group Facilitator Trainer; Peer Support Recovery Coach; and Peer Recovery Advocate Training. The individual can be a current or former consumer of mental health services with a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated recovery time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university including 15 credit hours in a human service program. The program must have included either a supervised practicum in providing counseling or other therapeutic services to the mentally ill or at least nine credit hours in psychology, including abnormal psychology. A copy of your transcript must be attached to the application.
Experience: None
NOTES:
1. Candidates for these classifications may substitute one year of experience providing counseling or other therapeutic services in a mental health setting under the supervision of a licensed professional staff member or a master’s prepared mental health professional for the required practicum or for the 100 hours of clinical supervision and 25 hours of inservice training.
2. Candidates for these classifications may substitute additional college education in a human service program for the required experience at the rate of 30 credits for one year for up to two years of the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-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 and education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should possess a current certification as a Peer Recovery Specialist within 12 months from date of hire and be in a state of recovery for 2 years from a substance use, mental health or co-occuring disorder before they can be qualified to be hired.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.