Term Therapist Jail Addiction Services Therapist III Grade 2324
Term Therapist Jail Addiction Services Therapist III Grade 2324
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About the Position
The expected salary range for the Therapist I role upon hire is $74507$94583 The expected salary range for the Therapist II role upon hire is $77318$116134 This is a term position that ends on July 1st 2025. Continued employment beyond this date is subject to renewal of funding and not a guarantee. Montgomery County islocatedadjacent toWashington D.C. and with over one million residents is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery Countycontainsmany major U.S. government offices scientific research and learning centers and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Servicesis responsible fordelivery of the Countys public health and human services that meet the needs of our communitys most vulnerable childrenadultsand seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2000 employees the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As aDepartment we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing transportation education employment health care human services safe neighborhoods and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Jail Addictions Services isseekingfor an enthusiastictermtherapist who is passionate about working with youthful offenders who believes in the power of therapeutic services to inspire growth and healing. Join our dynamic team and be a part of a mission driven group of professionals dedicated to providing trauma informed mental health services to incarcerated youth.
What Youll Be Doing
As aTermLicensed Therapist working with youth in a correctional setting you will play a pivotal role in supporting their emotional and psychological wellbeing. This position will focus on helping young individuals navigate challenges processtraumaand develop the skills necessary for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.This position is term and expires on 07/01/25 if grant approved position will be extended.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable youth in a structured secure environment.
Provide individual and group therapy sessions.
Assessdiagnoseand develop treatment plans for incarcerated Adolescents.
Use Trauma informed and culturally responsive approaches to address emotional regulation and develop coping skills.
Collaborate with team & Correctional staff to provide comprehensive care and advocacy.
Document in electronic health records client progress.
Therapistwould travel tosee clientsin bothMontgomery County Detention Centers one is inRockville andone inBoyds.
Minimum Qualifications
If filled Therapist I Level:
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with aMasters Degree in clinicalorcounselingpsychology social work marriage and family therapy nursing or a relatedbehavioralscience field.
Experience: None
Equivalency:None
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:One of the following licenses issued by the State of Maryland must be held prior to appointment andmaintainedby the employee:
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW;
Licensed Graduate ProfessionalCounselor(LGPC;
Licensed Graduate Alcohol and DrugCounselor(LGADC); or
Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT)
Note:There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence is required for this role.
If filled at the Therapist II Level:
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with aMasters Degree in clinicalor counselling psychology social work marriage and family therapy nursing or a relatedBehavioralscience field.
Experience:Two 2 years of professional experiencerenderingtherapeutic counselling social worknursingor psychology services as pertinent to ones professional licensing.
Equivalency:None
License Requirement:One of the following licenses issued by the State of Maryland must be held prior to appointment of andmaintainedby the employee:
Licensed Clinical ProfessionalCounselor(LCPC;
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT;
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and DrugCounselor(LCADC;
Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSWC;
Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or
Licensed Psychologist
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence is required for this role.
Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
We will useinterview preferencecriteria:
Experience in working with troubled youth and their families
Experience in conducting thorough clinical assessment and record review with strong diagnostic skill.
Experience working with multidisciplinary team to communicate & coordinate services
Experience in providing crisis intervention services.
Strong commitment to promoting healing rehabilitation and personal growth
Establish positive working relationships with other employeesclientsand their families other
agencies and the public.
Follow directions in a professional manner; prepare reports and document client services ina timely
and professional manner.
Work within a team and collaborate with team members
Knowledge of and ability to act professionallyregardinga code of ethics and confidentiality
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly as it relates to employment opportunities the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference refer to the Careers webpage onHiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education relevant experience knowledge skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a Lateral Transfer candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge skills and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation the Countys Public Employees (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employmentand the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at19A12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from theEthics Commissionwebsite.
Employment Type
Temp
