Alcohol and Drug Counselor II - Non-Merit

Salary: $19.54 - $30.80 Hourly
Location : Government Center at Drumcastle, 6401 York Road, Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.142 01-22
Department: HHS/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exist 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 this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants 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) or license(s) to your application.

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.

Examples of Duties


Under general supervision, provides diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and skilled counseling to individuals participating in a substance disorder treatment program and provides skilled counseling to individuals with other problems stemming from alcohol or drug abuse such as codependency and children of alcoholics.


Examples of Duties

• Conducts alcohol and drug use screening for food stamps and temporary cash assistant applicants.
• Interviews and evaluates new clients with complex problems relating to alcohol and other drug use.
• Provides case management services to a active caseload.
• Conducts assessments and screenings.
• Prepares all necessary forms and reports for the case/medical record.
• Monitors dually diagnosed clients and makes referrals to mental health providers as appropriate.
• Conducts substance use educational programs for clients and other interested parties.
• Conducts required assessments for referred individuals.
• Provides individual counseling for complex cases as needed.
• Participates in staff conferences and serves as a member of the treatment team.
• Maintains medical records and files, including reports of client activities.
• Recommends and arranges referrals when necessary.

Examples of Other Duties
Represents the program at meetings.
Performs other related duties as required.

(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.)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Possession of a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, or
a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate,
or
a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate,
or
a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

This position will be stationed at a local department of Social Service's office.


Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.


Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid Certified Associate Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) certificate, a Certified Professional Counselor-Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) certificate, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) certificate, or a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists is required at the time of application.

Some positions may require possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license.

All licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred 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.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ()

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Alcohol and Drug Counselor II - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.


Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, lifting or other restricted physical activity. Positions may require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprint checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.


Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02


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 this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03


Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County's court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04


Select the type of driver's license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver's license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class A Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to commercial, Class B Maryland Driver's License.
• Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement.
• Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a non-commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Provisional Non-Commercial Driver's License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver's License.
• Driver's License Learners Permit
• I do not have a driver's license.

05


The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

06


Which one of the following licensures or certificates do you possess?

• Certified Associate Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CAC-AD) issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Certified Professional Counselor - Alcohol and Drug (CPC-AD) issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• I do not meet the minimum requirements for this position.

07


Enter your licensure or certificate number issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. If you do not have the required licensures or certificates as stated in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" in the space below.
08


Licenses and certifications required to perform the duties of the position must be maintained throughout your employment with Baltimore County Government. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have experience working in a correctional facility or be open to working in one?

• Yes
• No

10


Describe your experience working in a correctional facility or a similar environment. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."
11


Do you have experience providing substance abuse screening to individuals in the community?

• Yes
• No

12


Describe your experience providing substance use screening to individuals in the community. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."
13


These positions are essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, lifting or other restricted physical activity. Positions may require traveling between work sites. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

• Yes
• No

14


Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions.

• Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment
• No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Baltimore County Government

15


I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• Yes

Required Question