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MENTAL HEALTH GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

Regional Office Coordinator of Clinical Behavioral Services

Recruitment #22-000311-0004

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Introduction

This recruitment has vacancies located throughout Maryland in the 4 regional offices of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (Central Maryland, Southern Maryland, Western Maryland, and Eastern Maryland).

These offices are located in Baltimore City, Prince George's County, Wicomico County and Washington County.  Only select the counties in which you are willing to work on your application.

GRADE

15 

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Regional Offices:

  • Central Maryland Regional Office, Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City)
  • Southern Maryland Regional Office, Laurel, MD (Prince George's County)
  • Western Maryland Regional Office, Hagerstown, MD (Washington County)
  • Eastern Maryland Regional Office, Salisbury, MD (Wicomico County)

**When applying, candidates MUST SELECT ONLY the counties you are interested in on your application under Employment Preferences.**

Main Purpose of Job

The Regional Coordinator of Clinical/Behavioral Services (Mental Health Graduate Professional Counselor) is responsible for supporting individuals with behavioral challenges within the community.  This position is responsible for contributing to the oversight and support of a statewide regional behavioral support system in Maryland. Under the guidance of the State Coordinator of Clinical Services, this position works with the Regional Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Office staff to provide oversight and technical assistance regarding assessment of service needs in behavior supports.

Clinical supervision by an LCSW-C may be provided to satisfy some of the clinical hours required by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).

Experience: None.

Note: 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should also have knowledge of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, excellent customer service skills, experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges, and knowledge and understanding of case management.  A valid motor vehicle operator's license is necessary, if duties require travel.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, a candidate placed in this classification must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

2. Employees certified as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) may practice graduate professional counseling for 2 years under the supervision of an approved supervisor. As required by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, these employees must possess certification as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) by the end of this 2 year period.

3. 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.

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 the certified 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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits 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 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

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 information 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.

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.

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 recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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