CAMH ASSOCIATE II, CI

Overview Main Purpose of Job : This position functions on an intermediate level of work providing counseling or other therapeutic mental health services to seriously mentally ill adolescents in the residential & day treatment setting that is family driven and youth guided. Grade ASTD10 Location MDH RICA Baltimore, 605 S. Chapel Gate Lane, Baltimore, MD 21229 Minimum Qualifications Education : Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 12 credit hours in mental health, health, human services, education or related behavioral sciences including six credit hours in psychology, counseling, addictions or mental health. Experience : One year of experience providing counseling or other therapeutic mental health services to seriously mentally ill children or adolescents. Notes A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in mental health, health, human services, education, or related behavioral sciences including six credit hours in psychology, counseling, addictions or mental health may be substituted for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Mental, Addictions or Behavioral Health Counseling and Psychology classifications or Mental, Addictions or Behavioral Health Counseling and Psychology specialty codes in the counseling field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education. Desired or Preferred Qualifications The desired candidate should possess the following: Experience working in a mental health setting. Experience with crisis intervention and/ or de-escalation. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland. Employees may be required to successfully complete cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and maintain current certification. Employees may be assigned duties in a swimming program. May be required to obtain certification in Life Saving and Water Safety. Special Requirements Persons appointed to positions in this classification must successfully complete in-service training program and examination approved by the hiring facility prior to a permanent appointment. Applicants are subject to a background investigation by the Maryland State Police before a permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the applicant by the hiring agency. Employees will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number at which they can be reached. Employees are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Selection Process Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies. Benefits State of Maryland Benefits Further Instructions Online applications are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper materials must be received by 5 pm on the closing date. No postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, upload is preferred. If you are unable to upload, fax the requested information to View phone number on click.appcast.io. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions, contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you have trouble with your user account or the online application system, contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or MD TTY Relay Service View phone number on click.appcast.io. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland