Licensed Clinical A/d Counselor Supv

Introduction
GRADE 18
LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, Allegany County Health Department, Cumberland, MD
Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this recruitment is to perform licensed alcohol and drug counseling services, at the supervisory level, to clients of the Joseph S. Massie Unit, a residential unit for treatment of substance use disorders. This position will provide supervision to lower-level alcohol and drug counselors and related support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education:Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
Experience:Three years of experience providing counseling to clients with substance use disorders by using assessment, evaluation, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Note:Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Drug and Alcohol Counseling orHealth Care Administration classifications or Mental/Behavioral Health and Drug and Alcohol Counseling orHealth Services Administration specialty codes in the health-related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The preferred candidate should possess the following:

Experience with dual diagnosis issues (mental health and addictions).
Experience with medications for opioid use disorder.
Experience with medications for alcohol use disorder.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.07, candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
2. Employees 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
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.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .
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