Human Service Associate; Behavioral Health

Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular

Schedule:

35 Hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County general Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct alcohol and drug use screenings for adolescents in an alternative school setting and/or clinic. The role also includes facilitating educational classes for at‑risk youth on substance use and prevention.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to build rapport with youth and school personnel, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. At the time of application individuals must possess a valid Maryland Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.

• Serves as a care coordinator and client case manager.
• Outreach, referral for substance use and mental health counseling.
• Linkage to community support services to include housing and employment services, and naloxone training.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and provide data for reporting as requested.
• Provide services on‑site at Baltimore County Detention Center and in the community.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science.

Experience as described in essential duties may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

• Possession of a valid certification or license issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, such as:
  • Certified Supervised Counselor‑Alcohol and Drug (CSC‑AD)
  • Certified Associate Counselor‑Alcohol and Drug (CAC‑AD)
  • Certified Professional Counselor‑Alcohol and Drug (CPC‑AD)
  • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Some positions within this classification may require possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a non‑commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from…