Counselor 4G

Salary : $70,794.00 - $111,751.00 Annually

Location : Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Type : Probationary FT

Job Number : 9959

Department : Police Department

Division : BOA BOA CSSD DIVMNGR

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 21 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 50069040

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.

The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Counselor 4G, grade G27 position, in the Psychological Services Unit .

About the Position

This position involves responsibility in the areas of clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical social work.

This position is responsible for providing emergency psychological intervention as part of a 24 hours a day, 7 days per week service to police department employees and their relatives. Work involves addressing job-related stress and trauma within the Police Department in addition to providing couple, family, and adolescent counseling. The incumbent will develop assessment techniques designed to evaluate psychological or behavioral traits within the County workforce. Work also involves conducting psychological interviews and psychotherapy; and will develop and deliver classroom instruction related to crisis intervention and in-service training to department personnel.

Work is performed with a high degree of competency in providing services to clients and / or in developing psychological profiles. Work is performed under close supervision of the Division Manager and is evaluated based upon reports and conferences designed to achieve treatment goals and program objectives. The work of this role is highly complex, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and a hands-on team player. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication and debriefing skills, have a track record of working collaboratively with others and be comfortable with working on a rotating, on-call schedule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

Examples of Work

Clinical Services :

• Provides direct clinical counseling to members of the police department and their immediate families, including couple, family, and adolescent counseling.
• Conducts interviews which include diagnostic evaluation assessments, treatment recommendations, and appropriate referral.
• Performs clinical assessments for the Department in the areas of excessive force complaints, job performance problems, and documented domestic relation problems.

Emergency Services :

Training and Education :

Other Duties :

Qualifications

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Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for supervisory experience.

License :

Must possess and maintain one of the licenses listed in the Certification / License section at the time of application. In addition, applicants must have passed the National Counselors Examination or be eligible for licensure by endorsement. The State of Maryland accepts licensure by endorsement for counselors who meet all applicable requirements, including education, examination, and professional standing. Licensure must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Certification / License :

Must possess one of the following licenses and have passed the National Counselors Examination and the Maryland State Law Test :

Preferred Qualifications :

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location : Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Conditions of Employment : Upon selection, the candidate must :

Accountability Statement : The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and / or non-disclosure agreement. The incumbent in this position is deemed "essential personnel" and is subject to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate.

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 888-897-7781 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 :

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

Critical Illness

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I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of my application. My responses will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications required for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions.

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What is your highest level of completed education?

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Which best describes your major or program of study?

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How many years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services do you possess?

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If you selected any of the options in 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 of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N / A" if you do not have experience.

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How many years of supervisory or clinical lead capacity, overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams do you possess?

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If you selected any of the options in 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 of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N / A" if you do not have experience.

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Which of the following licenses / certifications do you possess? (If selected for an interview you will be required to present evidence of such license.)

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If you selected any of the options in the previous question, list the state and date of where you obtained your license and attach a copy of your license in your application. All education experience must be shown in the "Education" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" or missing licensures will not be accepted or reviewed, and your application will not be forwarded for further consideration. For no licenses put N / A.

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Have you passed the National Counselors Examination or be eligible for licensure by endorsement. The State of Maryland accepts licensure by endorsement for counselors who meet all applicable requirements, including education, examination, and professional standing. Licensure must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout the duration of employment.

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Do you possess professional-level clinical psychological services experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

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Do you possess seven (7) or more years of experience in clinical crisis intervention and / or trauma counseling, completing debriefings, and conducting educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions?

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If you selected any of the options in 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 of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N / A" if you do not have experience.

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Do you possess knowledge and / or experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

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If you selected any of the options in 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 of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N / A" if you do not have experience.

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Do you possess training, certification, and / or experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

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Are you able to work on a rotating, on-call schedule twenty-four (24) hours a day / seven days a week?

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Are you willing to work in various locations within Prince George's County?

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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.

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