MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE IV

***This internal recruitment is limited to current Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) employees only.***

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MDH/Worcester County Health Department (All Sites), Snow Hill, Maryland

The main purpose of this position is to provide individual case management services to participants of the Re-Entry and Recovery Program, before and after release from the Worcester County Detention Center (WCDC). This position will also work to provide referrals and coordinate services for individuals served in the Emergency Department at the Atlantic General Hospital and at WCDC, to assist them in enrolling in behavioral health treatment, obtain housing, recovery services, health insurance, etc. This position will also provide Narcan education and training to those individuals (and their families). This position will also work to assist staff with training and client services, collect and/or assess data for programmatic purposes to ensure quality care for its clients, and to fulfill grant requirements.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university 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 official or unofficial transcript(s) should accompany your completed application for education verification purposes.***

Experience: Four years of post education experience providing counseling or other therapeutic services to the mentally ill including 100 hours of clinical supervision and 25 hours of inservice training in mental health.

Notes:

1. 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 may be substituted for the required practicum or for the 100 hours of clinical supervision and 25 hours of in-service training. Each year of experience may be credited one time toward either the educational or experience requirements.

2. Additional college education in a human service program may be substituted on a 30 credits for one year basis for up to two years of experience.

3. Applicants should list the course titles and credits received in the social and behavioral sciences or human service area on the application (MS100) along with a detailed description of the clinical practicum.

4. Documentation of the required clinical supervision and inservice training in the form of a letter of verification from all supervisors during the training period must be attached to the application form.

5. 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.

***This internal recruitment is limited to current Worcester County Health Department (WCHD) employees only.***

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 5:00 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.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.