** Open to All Qualified Candidates**

Open Until Filled

This is a position-specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: The Police Health and Wellness Counselor provides mental health services including routine mental health counseling and coaching for all sworn and civilian personnel within the MDTA Police Division. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures that mental health assessments are completed by sworn officers;
• Ensures confidentiality of personnel information;
• Assigns appropriate mental health alerts to personnel with mental health needs;
• Makes appropriate referrals and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders;
• Assists the Critical Incident Stress Management Unit personnel with training and consultation for critical incident response;
• Represents the agency in relationships with local, state, and national programs in the fields of mental health, education, and welfare to promote community efforts to meet the needs of MDTA Police personnel;
• Develops curriculum and training on mental health and stress management topics; and
• Provides subject matter expertise in support of agency initiatives.

Employees in this position will report to the MDTA Police Health and Wellness Unit Commander or other designated official. The current vacancy exists in Baltimore, MD.

MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Graduate Social Worker, Master Social Worker, Certified Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker-Clinical license by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners is required prior to appointment. Evidence of license must be presented at the time of appointment.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience: Two years of experience in mental health, behavioral health or crisis intervention counseling with an adult population.

Employees are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker, Master Social Worker, Certified Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to permanent appointment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line at . RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

NOTES:
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 02/08/2024