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Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services PSCS A/D Certified Associate Counselor in Cumberland, Maryland
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Perform screening as needed on inmates entering the institution utilizing the TCU Drug Screen 5. Score the instrument and complete the Screening and Assessment Result form documenting the results and provide the form to case management. Maintain original testing instrument in treatment files.
Assess inmates as needed using the TAP to identify inmates needing substance abuse treatment services. Score and add the results of the TAP to the Screening Assessment Result form and provide to case management. Develop inmate files to maintain original testing instruments.
Provide substance abuse treatment on an individual basis twice monthly and two group sessions a week for two groups with approximately 15 members. Facilitate one aftercare services group weekly.
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