Clinical Case Manager

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Prince Georges 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.

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The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Clinical Case Manager, (Counselor 1) , grade A18 position, in the Behavioral Health division.

About the Position This is entry-level professional work, providing services and assistance to reentering populations who require assessment and evaluation for treatment and other rehabilitative services in the community. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor. Work performance is evaluated in terms of quality, timeliness and quantity of production. Referrals for reentry support services primarily come through the Department of Corrections, the Community Release Center, and Reentry Court. Referrals are made to the Health Department Clinics, contracted providers, and other community providers.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the publics health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities. Provides reentry program enrollment, screening/assessment, and referrals to treatment and community-based service providers.
Coordinates client services.
Monitors and submits electronic documentation.
Develops individualized reentry plans.
Monitors client progress.
Implements appropriate intervention strategies for the welfare of clients.
Meets with service providers to assure services are being provided.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• A minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in Professional Counseling.

Candidates must meet the Education, Certification and License requirements to qualify for this position.
License requirements
Must possess one (1) of the following licenses/certifications:

• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
• LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
• LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
• LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
• LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Certification

• Achieve a passing score on the National Counselors Examination of the National Board for Certified Counselors and the State Law Test; and
• A candidate placed in this classification must be licensed as a Graduate Professional Counselor by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. I n accordance with Health Occupations Title 17 and Code of Maryland Regulations 10.58.01.09, ( ).

Note : All licenses must be active and listed as a License/Certification on your application to be considered . You must provide a copy of your license and license number for verification .

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with justice-involved individuals or in a related setting.
• Certification in delivering the Level of Services/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI).
• Experience using an electronic database.
• Experience working with community-based agencies/organizations to access resources/services for returning citizens.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location : 5001 Silver Hill Road, Suite 300, Suitland, MD 20746

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Background check for access to the Department of Corrections.
• 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, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• 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.