Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor

Salary

$86,651.00 - $116,606.00 Annually

Location

Largo, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

10986

Department

Fire-EMS Department

Division

FD-Health and Wellness

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069040

Max Number of Applicants

100

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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 Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. Prince George's County Government is a drug-free workplace. Candidates should be aware that this policy includes marijuana.

Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince Georges County Fire/EMS Department is currently seeking applicants to fill an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor (Counselor 4G) position, grade G27, in the Health and Wellness Division.

About the Position

This role is responsible for overseeing the mental health needs of Prince George's County Fire/EMS members. The incumbent provides clinical support within a 24/7 environment, including counseling, training, debriefings, and crisis response. This position requires experience addressing concerns such as substance abuse disorders, emotional and behavioral challenges, and job-related stressors.

This role requires a trained, trauma-informed provider with strong clinical skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team. The incumbent is expected to manage client cases from intake through discharge, monitor treatment compliance, and ensure accurate documentation of member progress, screenings, and service outcomes.

This position also plays a key role in prevention and resilience-building efforts by providing training, outreach, and early-intervention strategies to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness across the department. Work is performed with considerable professional judgment and requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to respond effectively to high-stress and time-sensitive situations.

About the Agency

The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.

Examples of Work

• Serves as a resource on clinical best practices, behavioral health interventions, and trauma-informed care for Fire/EMS members.
• Works collaboratively with departmental staff on matters related to program policies, procedures, and clinical techniques.
• Monitors casework to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports of member interactions for the Health & Wellness Manager, including trends and service utilization data.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of counseling and support services, using data to inform recommendations that enhance program quality and member outcomes.
• Contributes to the development, coordination and delivery of training programs that address behavioral health, resilience, and wellness needs.
• Provides support to operational leadership, including station visits, consultation, and participation in wellness initiatives.
• Participates in on-call rotation and responds to crisis incidents, critical events, and urgent behavioral health needs.
• Performs related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and responsibility level of the classification.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Masters degree from an accredited College or University in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field; or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• Four (4) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
• One (1) year in a supervisory or clinical lead capacity, overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams
• Must possess one of the following licenses and have passed the National Counselors Examination and the Maryland State Law Test:
• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensure must be obtained prior to application and maintained throughout the duration of employment.

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

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: Late October 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• 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 public safety preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings. Background investigation will be conducted by Prince Georges County Office of Human Resources Management, Public Safety Investigations Division.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is considered an essential public safety position. 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 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges 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 Georges 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

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: 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 to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am highly encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate/PHD/JD
• Other

03

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

04

What best describes your major or program of study?

• Social Work
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Other Closely Related Field
• Unrelated Field of Study

05

If you selected "Other Closely Related Field" for the previous question on education, please indicate your major.

06

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

• I have no experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-3 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 4-5 years of experience
• 5-6 years of experience
• 6-7 years of experience
• 7-8 years of experience
• 8-9 years of experience
• 9-10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

07

Please describe your post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services in detail 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.

08

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

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

09

Please describe in detail your lead/supervisory experience overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams and 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.

10

Have you passed the National Counselors Examination or 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. (If selected for an interview, you will be required to present evidence of such license.)]

• Yes
• No

11

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

• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
• I do not possess any of the required licenses or certifications

12

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the state and date the licensure was obtained and date of expiration. If you do not have licensure, please write "N/A".

13

This is an essential position. 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

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/