Hospital Liaison Clinical Case Manager bei Prince George's County Government, MD
Prince George's County Government, MD · Suitland, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
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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.
The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Hospital Liaison-Clinical Case Manager, (Counselor 2A) grade A21 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.
About the Position
This is full performance professional work, providing services and assistance to hospital patients with problems in a range of areas (e.g., substance abuse, emotional, behavioral, or related problems) and/or reentering populations who require assessment and evaluation for treatment and other rehabilitative services in the community. The incumbent provides screening/assessment, brief counseling services, case management, and referral/linkage to care and other resources. The incumbent must have and maintain an active and valid professional license issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists, the Maryland Board of Social Work, or another professional board.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.
Position Duties
Conducts individual, family, and group counseling sessions for clients with substance abuse, emotional, behavioral, or related problems. Conducts intake interviews, obtains an extensive client history, determines clients' strengths and weaknesses, and develops suitable treatment plans and goals. Provides crisis intervention to prospective and current clients. Refers clients to agencies that provide supplemental services. Maintains case files with appropriate forms, evaluations, and other records of client progress for review by and discussion with other staff personnel. Teaches substance abuse classes for new clients, their families and other concerned persons, and community groups. Maintains liaison with community groups, civic organizations, schools, and churches. Provides community outreach services to educate the public and reach potential clients. May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities. Evaluate clients’ mental and physical health, addiction, or problematic behavior and assess their readiness for treatment. Develops, recommends, and reviews treatment goals and plans with clients and their families. Assists clients in developing skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior. Works with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery. Teaches clients’ family members about addiction or behavior disorders and helps them develop strategies to cope with those problems. Refers clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups. Conducts outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior and steps to take to avoid such behavior. Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but 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 or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology with a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in professional counseling.? Of the 2,000 hours, 1,000 shall be acquired after the doctoral degree has been awarded. Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test. A candidate placed in this classification 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
Experience working in a hospital or behavioral health clinical setting. Two (2) or more years working in the substance use disorders field. Experience working with justice-involved individuals or in a related setting. Experience using an electronic database. Experience working with community-based agencies/organizations to access resources/services for returning citizens. Possess a valid driver's license.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Other Qualifications
Job Location: 7503 Suratts Road, Clinton, MD and The Bridge Center at Adam’s House, 5001 Silver Hill Road, Suite 300, Suitland, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- 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.
- Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
- Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. 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.
