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Description

Job Title

Therapist II, Grade 24

Location

Boyds, MD, US

Organization Name

Department of Correction and Rehabilitation

Medical Exam

Limited Core Exam with Drug & Alcohol Screen

Background Investigation

Yes

Financial Disclosure

Job Description

Closing Date: February 6, 2020

NOTE: This position is budgeted at the Therapist II level, Grade 24, and the salary shown is for that level.

This vacancy may be underfilled at the Therapist I level, Grade 23, salary range: $58,958-$97,655. Filling the position at this level allows for an opportunity for a Non-Competitive promotion to the Therapist II in the future.

This recruitment will establish an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies.

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Therapist to work for the department's Detention Service's Division. The Therapist's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing direct psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis intervention, group therapy, and assessment and diagnostic evaluation and treatment for the inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, MD.

Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position. Work schedules will vary but may include: Sunday through Thursday with daytime work hours, or Tuesday through Saturday with daytime work hours. Specific work schedules may be flexible and will be determined by the supervisor.

Generally, this position is covered by Employees' Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.

The individual selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee." Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

Prior to a promotional appointment within DOCR, the selected individual must answer the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) questions and submit to a criminal history to comply with the Prevention Planning on Hiring and Promotion Decisions (115.17, 115.117, 115.217, 115.317). This is a requirement to meet Federal law and audit standards.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to special.accommodations@montgomerycountymd.gov Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with his/her resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Minimum Qualifications

At the Therapist II level:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing.

Equivalency: None.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC);

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT);

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC);

Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C);

Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or

Licensed Psychologist

Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.

Possession and maintenance of: A valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.

At the Therapist I level:

Experience: None.

Equivalency: None.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); or

Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT);

Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.

Possession and maintenance at all times of: A valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.

Preferred Criteria

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 crisis intervention;
Experience conducting suicide assessment;
Experience providing clinical therapeutic services;
Experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders and;
Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs.

Minimum Salary

63155

Maximum Salary

104680

Currency

USD

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