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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.
The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Hospital Liaison (Counselor 1-2A) grade A18-21 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.
About the Position
This is full-performance professional work in providing services and assistance to client populations with problems in a range of areas (e.g., substance abuse, emotional, behavioral, or related problems). This is a full performance level professional counseling position responsible for providing assessment, individual, group, and/or family counseling services, case management, and referral/linkage to care. The incumbent must have and maintain an active and valid professional counseling license issued by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists, Maryland Board.
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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Conducts face to face or phone screenings (SBIRT), assessments for hospital patients and other individuals to determine substance abuse treatment needs.
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Facilitates substance abuse treatment for women with children seeking inpatient treatment or outpatient treatment.
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Administers DAST and or AUDIT screening tools.
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Determines appropriate level of care based on ASAM criteria and made appropriate treatment referrals.
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Documents all contacts with providers in the hospital electronic medical records and the Health Department electronic medical record.
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Provides consultation to hospital staff regarding substance abuse and mental health.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: June 24-26,2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: UM Capital Regional Medical Center -901 Harry S Truman Drive Largo, MD
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
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Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
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Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
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Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
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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. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
