Job Notices

DJS Intensive Intervention Program: Counselor Provide individual, family and group counseling as well as, case management and outreach services to juvenile offenders and their families in Montgomery County. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but not limited to the following): Provide individual, family and group counseling. Perform clinical activities through an advocacy approach with a strong emphasis on outreach to clients homes and other community sites. Develop increasing knowledge base for working with juvenile offenders and juvenile justice system. Provide screening, assessment, and service planning. Prepare clinical reports on at least a monthly basis as directed by Program Director. Provide crisis intervention including emergency beeper coverage. Identify and maintain relationships with resources to aid in referral, networking and linkage on behalf of clients. Prepare and maintain case records and additional items necessary to ensure quality and accountability. Maintain appropriate level of training/continuing education in consultation with Program Director. Provide both evening and weekend shift coverage. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: This position must be filled by and individual who meets or exceeds the following standards: Possess a Master's degree in psychology, social work or counseling and MUST possess a current license (LGPC, LCPC, LGSW, LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland. Have experience providing counseling or social work services to youth and families. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze and interpret common psychological, social service, and mental health reports and documents. Ability to prepare professional documentation and reports, letters and otherwise to communicate in a highly professional manner. Bilingual ability (English/Spanish) most desirable. If interested in this position, call Rupal Mistry, Program Director, at 240-683-6580. Clinical Program Director. The Lambda Center at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (Washington DC’s only LGBT specific treatment center) is looking for a Clinical Program Director to manage an LGBT acute care mental health and addiction treatment program that includes Inpatient, PHP, and IOP clients. Recommend that candidate have a passion for working with the LGBT community, experience in mental health and addiction treatment, supervisory experience, and current clinical licensure in DC. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, convenient location, metro accessible, and parking. EOE. To apply forward resumes to include salary history/requirements to: hr@piw-dc.com or fax: (202) 966-9374 or mail to 4228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, WDC 20016. Seeking licensed clinician to supervise master’s counseling students in mental health training clinic at The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development Community Counseling Service Center. Experience in clinical supervision and ability to work late afternoon and evening hours with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Hourly, contract pay based on experience, September thru May. Send resume to Dr. Monica Megivern, ccsc@gwu.edu.

CEU Opportunities

Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cfw 240-777-8300 (Voice)   301-279-1034 (TTY)   Upcoming Professional Training Seminars 2007 - 2008 (All professional trainings are held at the MC Commission for Women Counseling & Career Center, 401 N. Washington Street,  Suite 100,Rockville, MD 20850)     September 28, 2007, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Time-Near and Time-Far:  The Changing Shape of Time in Trauma and Psychotherapy Michael Stadter, Ph.D.   October 19, 2007, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Aging Parents with Personality Disorders:   Helping Grown Children Cope Barbara Kane, LCSW-C November 16, 2007, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Intimacy and the Brain:  Emotional and Sexual Aspects Deborah Mulhern, Ph.D.    December 7, 2007, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Managing Transitions in Later Life:  Working with Clients Over Fifty Mary Guindon, Ph.D. January 18, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Philosophy to Understand, Engage, and Motivate Clients Patricia S. Harvey, LCSW-C   February 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (6 CEUs $90) Clinician Renewal:  Reclamation through Sand and Symbols Dee Preston-Dillon, Ph.D. March 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Lies: False Encounters in the Daily Lives of Couples Vince Nevins, Ph.D. April 18, 2008 , 12:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. (3 CEUs $45) Ethics of Intervention with Children and Families Carlton Munson, Ph.D. PREREGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT REQUESTED FOR ALL WORKSHOPS! - PAYMENT METHODS -    Online registration Visa or MasterCard Click here to register and pay online Call-in registration Visa, Mastercard, or Discover (240) 777 - 8300 Mail-in registration Check or money order Click here to print out mail-in registration form

Other News
	Occasionally we will also post relevant and important bulletins/newsletters from organizations outside of DCMHCA (such as AMHCA) for our members to access easily. See our selections below. E-News From Washington (AMHCA - July 2007) - PDF format Gene Variant May Increase Risk For Alcoholism Following Child Abuse

Vital Visions Newsletter

Vital Visions is the newsletter of the District of Columbia Mental Health Counselors Association. It is published bi-annually and is a great benefit of membership. The edition posted here is from April 2005, yet it may contain vital professional development articles that are of interest to you. Join today and receive current editions of Vital Visions bi-annually. The Vital Visions file is in Adobe Acrobat format (*.pdf) and requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. If you do not have this program, it is available as a FREE download at www.adobe.com. Please click on the link below to view the Spring 2005 edition of Vital Visions. April 2005 Edition JOIN NOW Contacting Us District of Columbia Mental Health Counselors Association P.O. Box 77503 ** Washington, DC ** 20013 Email: info@dcmhca.org