CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATE I (4452) CD
DHMH ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER – 4452-CD
SALARY: $25,239 - $39,287 (Grade 8)
CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Office by 5 p.m. on July 30, 2012 – No postmarks will be accepted
DESCRIPTION: A Child and Adolescent Mental Health Associate I is entry level work providing counseling and other therapeutic mental health services to seriously mentally ill children and adolescents in State inpatient, residential, community-based or in-home treatment settings.
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. Please list these credits on your MS-100.
EXPERIENCE: None
NOTES:
1. Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties that require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland, and their driving records will be subject to investigation.
2. Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be required to successfully complete CPR training and maintain current certification.
3. Persons appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties in a swimming program. Employees assigned such duties may be required to obtain certification in Life Saving and Water Safety.
4. 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.
5. After an offer of employment, applicants may be given a medical examination to certify the ability to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, limitations, and selective qualification (if indicated) will be evaluated. The evaluation will 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. To ensure that you provide sufficient information, you may add separate pages, if necessary. For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation services must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
To be considered for this position, submit a Maryland State application MS-100 form to:
Mailing Address:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Recruitment & Selection Division
P.O. Box 22330
Baltimore, MD 21203-4330
Drop Off Address:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Recruitment and Selection Division
201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B
Baltimore, MD 21201
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: Covered. As a member of a bargaining unit, as a condition of employment, you will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of your bargaining unit.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:
(410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay service 1-800-735-2258.
For Recorded Job Information, call (410)767-6018.
Internet Address://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/ohr/recruitments
(applicants certified to the list will receive eligibility for a period of one year.)