MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR **REPOST** (COUNSELOR)

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide psychosocial treatment and services to children and families of the school-based health centers.

This position will support the mission of SMCHD in promoting a healthy community in St. Mary's County by responding to the overwhelming need for expanded behavioral health services for children in St.

Mary's County.This position will also provide comprehensive professional clinical assessment, referral / coordination of care, direct treatment, case management, advocacy, crisis intervention and other services to persons and families presenting with emotional, behavioral related types of problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience : Determined by the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

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.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations , candidates placed in this classification must be licensed by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

2. 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 , 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