Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor (Repost)

Salary: $86,651.00 - $116,606.00 Annually
Location : FIRE - Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 10279
Department: Fire-EMS Department
Division: FD-Health and Wellness
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040


Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!

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 Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor, (Counselor 4G) grade G27 position, in the Health and Wellness Division.

About the Position
This is a supervisory-level professional role responsible for overseeing a large-scale counseling program composed of multiple counseling centers within a department to help evaluate and manage emotional and behavioral traits and characteristics within the County workforce. The incumbent provides clinical and administrative oversight, ensuring effective delivery of counseling services to diverse client populations experiencing challenges such as substance use disorders, emotional and behavioral issues, or related conditions. Job duties involve supervising and providing guidance to subordinate-level counselors, interns, practicum students, and volunteers, ensuring quality service delivery and adherence to treatment and recovery plans, identifying behaviors that may hinder client progress, and facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions. An incumbent in this class of work is expected to manage client cases from intake to discharge, monitor treatments compliance, and ensure accurate documentation of client progress, screenings, and service outcomes.

About the Agency
The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.

Examples of Work

• Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate positions as defined by Personnel Law.
• Serves as lead resource on clinical best practices, behavioral interventions, trauma-informed care, providing guidance and training to lower-level staff.
• Conducts meetings with staff on matters relating to policy, procedures, and techniques of the program.
• Supervises and provides clinical oversight to a team of counselors and case managers across multiple program areas or service sites.
• Monitors casework to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures issued by the County, State, or Program Director.
• Prepares statistical reports and assists in overseeing the collection and reporting of program data.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of highly qualified staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans for the counseling program, aligning with organizational goals and client needs.
• Monitors the overall effectiveness of counseling services, making data-driven decisions to enhance program quality and client outcomes.
• Assists in the preparation of program budgets and grant requests.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of training programs that incorporate innovative learning principles for individual differences and evaluates and measures the effectiveness of training methods.
• May be required to use modern automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field; or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• Four (4) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services. This must include a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory or clinical lead capacity, overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams.

License Requirements
Must possess one of the following licenses and must have passed the National Counselors Examination and the Maryland State Law Test at the time of application:

• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

In addition, applicants must have passed the National Counselors Examination or be eligible for licensure by endorsement. The State of Maryland accepts licensure by endorsement for counselors who meet all applicable requirements, including education, examination, and professional standing. Licensure must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout the duration of employment.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Please note there is no equivalency for required licenses.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.


Job Location: Largo, MD 20774, USA

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• 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.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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01


I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02


Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some high school, but did not graduate
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Some college, but no degree completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

03


Do you possess a master's degree from an accredited College or University in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field, or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology?

• Yes
• No

04


If you selected "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate your major. Otherwise, enter N/A.
05


How many years of post-licensure clinical experience do you have providing professional mental health counseling services?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10+ years of experience

06


How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or clinical lead capacity overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

07


Do you currently hold one of the required licenses and have you passed the National Counselor Examination as well as the Maryland State Law Test?

• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
• N/A

08


Are you willing and able to participate 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.

• Yes
• No

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