Behavioral Health Associate Counselor, Grade 20

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $67,672 - $103,266 , based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meets the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department. As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Drug Court Program is currently recruiting for a Behavioral Health Associate Counselor to work with our team. We are looking for a warm and friendly addition to the team. The duties include a range of responsibilities related working with our drug court treatment team to provide services to clients with Opioid Use Disorder on the path to recovery and well-being. The responsibility of this position is to provide substance use assessment, counseling and referrals to clients coming for care with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services HIV Program. The following duties will be performed: Assessment, Counselling, and Referral of HIV infected clients seen in HIV clinical services Participates in Ryan White Part A substance abuse planning, policy, and regional planning council committee work. Attends semi-monthly multidisciplinary team meetings and in-services Consults with clinical staff regarding addiction treatment strategies. Behavioral Health Associate Counselor, Grade 20

Experience :

None beyond that required to obtain, in the State of Maryland certification as Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD).

Education :

None beyond that required to obtain, in the State of Maryland, certification as Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD).

Equivalency :

None.

LICENSE:

• Certification, in the State of Maryland as a Certified Supervised Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CSC-AD); or, Certified Associate Counselor, Alcohol/Drug (CAC-AD).

Note:

There will be no substitutions for this section. • Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties. Considerable knowledge of addiction counselling and treatment theory Working knowledge of HIV disease and an understanding of treatment adherence Licensure as Certified Addictions Counsellor (CAC), Certified Associate Counsellor-Alcohol and Drugs (CSC-AD) Experience working in a substance abuse treatment program