Lost My Job and Doubting Myself

[BonesMS]

I believe you, Bones.
I think you have been single-minded about wanting to contribute in your field and it was that determination that propelled you into "questioning the system"--

which, after all, is not unpatriotic!

It wasn't personal, and imo it leaves you in a good light. You dot the i's and cross the t's, and you're trying for entry.

I hope they take note of that.

Hops

I hope so too, Hops.

While talking with a colleague about the upcoming audit on August 1st, she commented that she assumed that the Division Director's licensure would cover all of us, making it unnecessary for the staff to become certified or licensed.  I had to explain that the Maryland licensing/certification process does not work that way...that the only person protected by the Division Director's license is the Division Director alone, no one else.  I shared my experiences from the previous substance abuse treatment facility and I think I shocked my colleague into realizing that where we work could get shut down because of all the Maryland COMAR Regs violations.

HOO-BOY!!!!

Bones

[BonesMS]

In the meantime, I'm going to continue my job search just in case.

Bones

[Hopalong]

Smart move, Bones.

You're being a real grownup.

admiringly,
Hops

[isittoolate]

Well bones, it's been almost a year.

What are you living on? I sure feel badly about someone with no income, like I would like to help, but it could last forever and then the teo of us would be broke in a couple of years!

What will we do? Marry into wealth? Rob a bank? Change Vocations?  I'm serious--how are you liviing-?-you post is so long I might have missed something!

Love
Izzy

[BonesMS]

Well bones, it's been almost a year.

What are you living on? I sure feel badly about someone with no income, like I would like to help, but it could last forever and then the teo of us would be broke in a couple of years!

What will we do? Marry into wealth? Rob a bank? Change Vocations?  I'm serious--how are you liviing-?-you post is so long I might have missed something!

Love
Izzy

Hello, Izzy.

I've been posting that I have been working at a minimum security prison since June 4th and recently discovered that I may be working illegally because the program administrators at the substance abuse treatment facility have ignored the COMAR Regulations concerning required certifications, licensures and trainee supervision.  The auditor from the state is scheduled to arrive on August 1st and I'm concerned that as soon as the auditor ascertains that there is no certified/licensed staff, then the program will be shut down....throwing everyone out of work.  I can only wait and see what happens.

Bones

[isittoolate]

oh , wow, Bones

Such a state of facing the unknown..

Hang iin there and Good Luck
Izzy

[BonesMS]

oh , wow, Bones

Such a state of facing the unknown..

Hang iin there and Good Luck
Izzy

Thanks, Izzy.

I keep reminding myself to Let Go and Let God.

Bones

[BonesMS]

I've also been doing a lot of praying as I don't know what else to do at this juncture.

Bones

[isittoolate]

Having Faith, like using the word 'tomorrow' even though we know it never comes--- it becomes TODAY!

Iz

[BonesMS]

Thanks.

Bones

[BonesMS]

Had a chance to talk with my colleagues today.  I learned that NO ONE on the counseling staff is certified NOR licensed.  Since we do not have a Maryland Board-approved supervisor, we are essentially practicing addiction medicine without a license...which is in violation of the Maryland COMAR Regs.  When one of my colleagues realized that her Counselor-in-Training status is now in limbo, like mine, because of the lack of a Maryland Board-approved supervisor, her immediate reaction was:  "OH F@#K!"  She understands that the staff, and the facility, may be in deep Doo-Doo with the state of Maryland...jeopardizing everyone's jobs.

Bones

[Certain Hope]

Had a chance to talk with my colleagues today.  I learned that NO ONE on the counseling staff is certified NOR licensed.  Since we do not have a Maryland Board-approved supervisor, we are essentially practicing addiction medicine without a license...which is in violation of the Maryland COMAR Regs.  When one of my colleagues realized that her Counselor-in-Training status is now in limbo, like mine, because of the lack of a Maryland Board-approved supervisor, her immediate reaction was:  "OH F@#K!"  She understands that the staff, and the facility, may be in deep Doo-Doo with the state of Maryland...jeopardizing everyone's jobs.

Bones

Bones, I haven't been following along very well, but can you possibly change to a different facility and transfer some amount of credit for the experience you've already gained? What is the duration of this "Counselor-in-Training" period? Thank you for catching me up here... and for your help re: the county jail situation vis granddaughter. You're a peach! Gotta get dogs in line here, but will check back soon...

Love,
Hope

P.S. on edit...  Oh boy, Bones - having read back through the past few pages of your posts here, please just ignore my silly questions above and  accept sincere hugs (((((((((Bones)))))))))    All of this stuff is far, farrrr over my head, but I'm still here praying for you and cheering you on. The unsettle-ment of these times for you is huge, I know, but I've seen alot of doors open in the midst of seeming nothingness, so giving up is definitely not an option!

With love,
Hope

[BonesMS]

Had a chance to talk with my colleagues today.  I learned that NO ONE on the counseling staff is certified NOR licensed.  Since we do not have a Maryland Board-approved supervisor, we are essentially practicing addiction medicine without a license...which is in violation of the Maryland COMAR Regs.  When one of my colleagues realized that her Counselor-in-Training status is now in limbo, like mine, because of the lack of a Maryland Board-approved supervisor, her immediate reaction was:  "OH F@#K!"  She understands that the staff, and the facility, may be in deep Doo-Doo with the state of Maryland...jeopardizing everyone's jobs.

Bones

Bones, I haven't been following along very well, but can you possibly change to a different facility and transfer some amount of credit for the experience you've already gained? What is the duration of this "Counselor-in-Training" period? Thank you for catching me up here... and for your help re: the county jail situation vis granddaughter. You're a peach! Gotta get dogs in line here, but will check back soon...

Love,
Hope

P.S. on edit...  Oh boy, Bones - having read back through the past few pages of your posts here, please just ignore my silly questions above and  accept sincere hugs (((((((((Bones)))))))))    All of this stuff is far, farrrr over my head, but I'm still here praying for you and cheering you on. The unsettle-ment of these times for you is huge, I know, but I've seen alot of doors open in the midst of seeming nothingness, so giving up is definitely not an option!

With love,
Hope

Thanks, Hope.

The way things have been going at this job as of tonight has me strongly wanting "O-U-T".  Even though I have been there less than 90 days, I'm planning on asking for either a transfer closer to home or just let me out.  The two-hour round trip plus the crap going on at work has made me feel that this job is not worth it.

Bones

[Certain Hope]

Dear Bones,

I can surely understand wanting OUT of the confusion and uncertainty. Hoping and praying here for the very best for you... and staying tuned!

With love,
Hope

[Hopalong]

Hey Bones,
How about asking for a transfer...not quitting.

I keep thinking there are those positive recognition + networking effects to come from this, if you can hang in.

You were miserable unemployed, and you've made a difference here.

Don't forget...reach out, write letters, be that professional, positive, determined type of person they'll notice and value!

If you ask for a transfer, present it positively, and always document everything in letters, not emails....

hugs
Hops