CAMH ASSOCIATE I, CI ***REPOST*** (MULTIPLE VACANCIES)

GRADE

ASTD9\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH-John L Gildner RICA\r\n15000 Broschart Rd.�\r\nRockville, MD\r\n\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide counseling and other therapeutic\r\nmental health services to adolescents with adolescents with emotional disabilities including court involved youth. This position is an entry level position that requires basic knowledge of effective counseling and group leadership techniques, various treatment interventions, theories of human behavior and group dynamics, patterns of interpersonal relationships, and issues of human growth and development. Under close supervision this position learns to apply principles to practice and assists other professional and paraprofessional staff in providing quality care to adolescents on an assigned unit. This position has multiple vacancies with rotating day (7A-3:30p) and/or evening (2:30P-11P) shifts.�\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� � �Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a\r\nminimum of 12 credit hours in mental health, health, human services, education,\r\nor related behavioral sciences including six credit hours in psychology,\r\ncounseling, addictions or mental health.\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:�� None.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNote:�Candidates may substitute\r\nU.S. Armed Forces military service�experience as a non-commissioned\r\nofficer in Mental, Addictions or�Behavioral Health Counseling and\r\nPsychology classifications�or�Mental, Addictions or Behavioral Health\r\nCounseling and�Psychology�specialty codes in the counseling field of\r\nwork on a year-for-year basis for the required education.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities and court involved youth.\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.��Employees in this\r\nclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor\r\nvehicle.� Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a\r\nmotor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n\r\n2.��Employees in this\r\nclassification may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary\r\nresuscitation training and maintain current certification. �\r\n\r\n3.��Employees in this\r\nclassification may be assigned duties in a swimming program.� Employees\r\nassigned such duties may be required to obtain certification in Life Saving and\r\nWater Safety.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.� Persons appointed to\r\npositions in this classification must successfully complete an in-service\r\ntraining program and examination approved by the hiring facility prior to a\r\npermanent appointment.\r\n\r\n2.��Applicants are subject\r\nto a background investigation by the Maryland State Police before a permanent\r\nappointment can be made.� A criminal conviction record may be grounds for\r\nrejection of the applicant by the hiring agency. �\r\n\r\n3.��Employees in this\r\nclassification will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number\r\nat which they can be reached. �\r\n\r\n4.��Employees in this\r\nclassification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code\r\nof Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.\r\n\r\n

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).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates 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.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n