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ADMINISTRATOR II

DBT Coordinator

Recruitment #21-002587-0054

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GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Department of Juvenile Services 
6000 Cullen Drive 
Sabillasville, MD 21780

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide training, monitoring and coaching for new and current staff in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and other treatment programs. This position requires the incumbent to train staff in DJS’ treatment facilities on DBT skills and associated policies and procedures. The incumbent will provide training that includes Entry Level Training (ELT), initial onsite training, in-service refresher training, and remedial training on the DBT Program. This position must also be able to provide counseling or group services to youth as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience. 

 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience conducting psychoeducational groups with youth.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession a Mental Health license from the State of  Maryland.  (i.e., Counseling, Psychology and Social Work) 
• Two years experience assessing and/or providing counseling and/or group services to population of adolescents with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders in the Juvenile Justice system.   
• Two years experience working with an adolescent population with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. 
• Training in DBT Skills.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The resulting Certified Eligible List for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will 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 experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. 

Please note that your answers on the Supplemental Questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly urged.  However, if you are unable to apply on line you may mail a paper application to the address below or fax a paper application to the fax number below.  If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin and the last 4 digits of your SS#.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for this recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted:

  Maryland Department of Juvenile Services   
  OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit  
  217 E. Redwood Street 
  Baltimore, MD 21202
  Attn: Shavonne Holman 
  Fax number 410-333-4188 
  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov.  Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin. 

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments. 

Applicants with disabilities and bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.
 




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