Hybrid Counselor 4G bei Prince George's County Government, MD

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

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The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Counselor 4G, grade G27 position, in the Psychological Services Unit.

About the Position

This is a supervisory and administrative work position involving responsibility in the areas of counseling psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical social work.

This position is responsible for providing emergency psychological intervention as part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days per week service to police department employees and their relatives. Work involves addressing job-related stress and trauma within the Police Department in addition to providing couple, family, and adolescent counseling. The incumbent will develop assessment techniques designed to evaluate psychological or behavioral traits within the County workforce.  Work also involves conducting psychological interviews and psychotherapy; and will develop and deliver classroom instruction related to crisis intervention and in-service training to department personnel.  

Work is performed with a high degree of competency in providing services to clients and/or in developing psychological profiles. Work is performed under close supervision of the Division Manager and is evaluated based upon reports and conferences designed to achieve treatment goals and program objectives. The work of this role is highly complex, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and a hands-on team player. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication and debriefing skills, have a track record of working collaboratively with others and be comfortable with working on a rotating, on-call schedule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

Position Duties

Clinical Services:

• Provides direct clinical counseling to members of the police department and their immediate families, including couple, family, and adolescent counseling.
• Conducts interviews which include diagnostic evaluation assessments, treatment recommendations, and appropriate referral.
• Performs clinical assessments for the Department in the areas of excessive force complaints, job performance problems, and documented domestic relation problems.

 Emergency Services:

• Provides emergency psychological services to Police Department employees. 
• Works on a rotating on-call schedule so that clinical support is available 24 hours a day, in order to provide an immediate response to specified departmental emergencies.
• Works harmoniously with others and communicate effectively with offices and Police Personnel while performing on-scene assessments and debriefs.

 Training and Education: 

• Develops, provides, and delivers classroom instruction and in-service training to department personnel.
• Conducts trainings including, but not limited to, crisis interventions; abnormal psychology; domestic violence; leadership; stress management; substance abuse. 
• Develops in-service course content to meet the current needs of the department.

 Other Duties: 

• Develops creative strategies to respond to law enforcement, social, and environmental concerns. 
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Level in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology Doctoral Level in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.

*Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test; and must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. In accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, (Maryland Department of Health General Licensure Information).
 
*Must possess one of the following licenses/certifications: 

• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
•  LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
•  LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
•  LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
•  LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
•  LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
•  LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
•  LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) or more years of related experience. 
• Experience conducting psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders; brief therapy; crisis intervention; grief; victimology; and the psychological response to routine and critical incident stress.
• Proven debriefing capabilities.
• Experience conducting and developing in-service training. Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
• Experience managing a crisis scene independently.
• Strong clinical acumen as it relates to individual and couple sessions.
• Possess Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification.
• Possess experience working with individuals diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Possess Substance Abuse training or certification.
• Experience conducting risk assessments (suicide, homicide, etc.,). 
• Proven experience and desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and professional environment.
• Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external customers.  
• Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Other Qualifications

Job Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Conditions of Employment:  Upon selection, the candidate must: 

• Pass a drug screening.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency. 
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement:
The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George’s County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement.

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