Alcohol Assessment Counselor I (NCS) - Circuit Court for Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE : 10 / 1 / 2024

SALARY : $43,882.00 USD Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Addiction Counselor I to conduct substance use assessments on clients in Pretrial Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform assessments of clients suspected of having a substance abuse disorder(s); to refer them, when necessary, to the proper treatment facility;

monitor the clients’ treatment attendance and progress through both written documentation and oral contacts; write summary reports which include recommendations on each client and submit these to the judges to be used for sentencing purposes.

• Provides counseling and case management services to clients with substance use disorders with the least complex problems as defined by standard treatment criteria.
• Screen clients with substance use disorders to determine the most appropriate initial course of action concerning substance treatment.
• Assess clients with substance use disorders to gather and interpret information necessary for planning treatment and evaluating client progress.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION : A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

NOTES(EQUIVALENCIES) : Have an associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university and two years of paid or volunteer counseling experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS : The counselor will have an alcohol and drug trainee letter or certification as an Alcohol and Drug (A / D) Supervised Counselor or Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD) from the State of Maryland Department of Health Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the established diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, treatment modalities, and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Knowledge of models and theories of addiction and other problem related to substance use.
• Knowledge of the social and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist. Knowledge of ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in helping relationship;

Knowledge of principles of learning and a variety of educational techniques.

• Knowledge of helping strategies for reducing the negative effects of substance use, abuse, and dependence.
• Knowledge of support systems and community resources available to clients, their families, and their significant others.
• Knowledge of federal, State, local, and agency policies and procedures governing the delivery of treatment services.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with other professionals and agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients with substance use disorders and their families and significant others.
• Ability to make constructive therapeutic responses when the client's behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.
• Ability to accurately document client information.

NOTE : Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

TO APPLY :

This position is open until filled.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to :

Ms. Jacqueline Hale Circuit Court for Baltimore City

111 N. Calvert Street, Room 244 Baltimore, Maryland 21202

TTY 396-4930

No phone calls please

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