Substance Abuse Coordinator
Description:
Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
Location : Landover, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 9524
Department: Department of Health
Division: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/21/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Nature and Variety of Work
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.
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The Prince George's County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Substance Abuse Coordinator, (Community Developer 2A) position, grade A21, in the Behavorial Health division.
About the Position
This is full performance level professional 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. Candidate must satisfactorily complete a one (1) year probationary period.
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.
Examples of Work
Conducts screening and comprehensive substance abuse assessments of TCA customers involved in the Temporary Cash Assistance program.
Conducts Treatment Assignment Protocol evaluations for TCA customers that screen positive for substance abuse.
Collects urinalysis specimen to get results of any drug use.
Provides case management services to TCA clients.
Maintains accurate case records.
Possesses and maintains required certifications/licensing required for the position, in addition to health exams, immunizations, and other bonafide occupational qualifications, infectious disease training, etc. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Business/Public Administration, Public Health, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or other related fields such Criminal Justice, Criminology.
One (1) year of responsible work experience in substance use disorders assessment, case management and treatment. Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year of experience working in a setting in which candidate had to screen/assess people for substance use disorders.
Possession of a valid State of Maryland, Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists certification as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or ADT.
Additional 1-2 years of experience providing drug and alcohol screenings, assessment, case management, referral and linkage.
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Possess a valid driver's license.
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. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
Critical Illness
Whole Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Services
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01
I acknowledge and understand that the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for the position.
Yes
No
02
What is your highest level of completed education?
High School/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate/PhD
03
Which best describes your major or program of study?
Business or Public Administration
Social Services
Public Health
Sociology
Psychology
Criminal Justice
Criminology
Other Related Field
I did not graduate from college
04
If you selected "Other Related Field" to the previous question, please specify your major or program of study.
05
Please select the number of years of responsible work experience in substance use disorders assessment, case management and treatment.
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5+
No Experience
06
If you selected a response to the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section on your application. A response of "See Resume". will not be considered or reviewed. If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A in the space provided below.
07
How many years of experience do you have providing drug and alcohol screenings, assessment, case management, referral and linkage?
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-4 years
5 years or more
No Experience
08
If you selected a response to the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section on your application. A response of "See Resume". will not be considered or reviewed. If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A in the space provided below.
09
How many years of experience do you have providing drug and alcohol screenings, assessment, case management, referral and linkage.
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-4 years
5 years or more
No Experience
10
If you selected a response to the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section on your application. A response of "See Resume". will not be considered or reviewed. If this question does not apply to you, please type N/A in the space provided below.
11
Do you have possession of a valid State of Maryland, Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists certification as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or ADT?
Yes
No
12
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please identify the certification you have and include the license number.
13
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
14
Are you willing and able to participate 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.
Yes
No
Required Question