Counselor - REPOST - Prince George's County Government, MD
Landover, MD
About the Job
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.
We are Prince George’s Proud!
The Prince George's County Government Department of Health seeks qualified applicants to fill a Counselor I position, grade A18, within its Behavioral Health Division. Counselors must be licensed as stated below.
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
About the Position:
This is an entry-level, responsible, professional work position providing screening and assessment, referral, and case management services to clients/customers involved in the Department of Social Services Family Investment Program, who may be in need of substance treatment services abuse. Upon satisfactory completion of a one year probationary period, entry-level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level (Counselor II) at management's discretion.
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 public’s 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.Job Type: Probationary FT
Agency: Department of Health
Location: Landover
Source : Prince George's County Government, MD
