Behavioral Health Associate Counselor, Grade 20
Job Description
Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $67,672 to $103,266, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking qualified and dedicated Case Manager who is passionate about helping homeless individuals thrive in their mental health and addiction journey. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while growing your professional skills then please apply for our Behavioral Health Associate Counselor position, in the Access to Behavioral Health Services of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services. At Access to Behavioral Health, we believe in creating supportive and collaborative environment where both our clients and our staff feel empowered.
This is full performance professional level work providing substance abuse assessment, short-term alcohol and drug counseling, case management services to clients with substance use disorders, and/or crisis intervention services to clients in a community crisis center, shelter, or other health/social service setting. Provides short term counseling and/or crisis intervention, as necessary to assist individuals through the client-counselor relationship to define goals and make decisions relating to substance abuse; plan a course of action reflecting the needs, interests and abilities of the individual relating to substance abuse; and use informational and community substance abuse resources relating to personal, social, emotional, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Under clinical supervision, provides:
- Provides screening, comprehensive assessment of substance abuse and dependency, and referral for drug testing and substance abuse treatment and/or mental health counseling, and follow-up.
- Maintains client case load and monitors compliance with substance abuse treatment and other requirements or recommendations.
- Collects data and maintains necessary case work files and records to document client progress for review with senior program staff; prepares appropriate reports and statistics for local and state agencies.
- Observes established policy and procedures to document casework including the use of an automated information systems record keeping and sharing of information, and attention to daily work activities.
- Assists with other activities as assigned, data collection/entry, and collaborative service meetings.
Certification: This position requires possession and maintenance at all times a Certification, in the State of Maryland, as a Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD). Maryland Department of Health Certified Supervised Counselor-Alcohol and Drug
This position requires the ability to attend meetings or perform work at locations outside the office.
A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Telework: This position may be eligible for limited hybrid telework, after the initial training period and in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English languages are encouraged to apply.
Experience: None beyond that required to obtain, in the State of Maryland certification as Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD).
Education: None beyond that required to obtain, in the State of Maryland, certification as Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD).
Equivalency: None.
LICENSE: Certification, in the State of Maryland as a Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD).
- Note: There will be no substitutions for this section.
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:
- Experience providing substance use screenings and assessments to individuals
- Experience engaging clients in person-centered service plans
- Experience collaborating with partners in community behavioral health or social service settings
- Experience learning and navigating service delivery systems to help clients accomplish goals
- Experience recording work in electronic systems such as electronic health records
- Experience working well in a busy multitask service environment as part of a professional team
- Experience providing Spanish language communication in a professional work setting