Therapist III Grade 2324
Therapist III Grade 2324
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About the Position
This position may be underfilled with a Therapist I grade 23
The expected salary range for a Therapist I at hire is $74507 $96770
The expected salary range for a Therapist II at hire is $77738 $101101WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacenttoWashington 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.
TheDepartment of Health and Human Services isresponsible fordelivery of the Countys public health and human services that meets 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
At the Adult Behavioral Health Program in Montgomery County Maryland we are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our community. We provide compassionate comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to Montgomery County residents including psychiatric care individual therapy group therapy and officebased case management. Our experienced team is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where individuals can access thecarethey need to enhance their mental health and overall quality of life.
What Youll Be Doing
TheTherapist position will:
Provide information referral and screening for human services problems with an emphasis onbehavioralhealth problems and Substance use to telephone customers and for customers at Access to BHS intake points including the Accessmain office and field locations that may include but not limited to DOCR Pretrial Services Homeless Services locations and Probation offices.
Provide screening triagebehavioralhealth assessments (evaluations psychosocial assessments etc. including service planning brief interventions individual therapy case managementcounseling and referrals fortreatment and other services. Using motivational interviewing techniques assess readiness to change andidentifybarriers to entering treatment.
In collaboration with client and referral source(s) makeappropriate referralwithappropriate followupor case management to maximize client possibility of accessing needed treatment and related services to addressmajor life problems.
Identifyand coordinate interventions using a team of service providers and abiding by a written service plan. Provide similar clinical services by telephone or in collaborative meetings providing clinical consultation to clients and interested family and professionals.
As lead or duty worker provide support to paraprofessional staff in the program or office suite and be available to respond to telephone or inperson customers needing information or urgentassistance.
Minimum Qualifications
Therapist I Level:
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in clinicalor counselling psychology social work marriage and family therapy nursing or a related Behavioral science 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 Professional Counselor (LGPC); or
Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence whenfor jobrelated duties.
Therapist II Level:
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a masters degree in clinicalor counseling psychology social work marriage and family therapy nursing or a related behavioral science field.
Experience: Two 2 years of professional experiencerenderingtherapeutic counseling 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 Professional Counselor (LCPC
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (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
Note:There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Possession and maintenance of:
A valid Class C (or equivalent) drivers license from the applicants state of residence whenfor jobrelated duties.
Preferred Criteria Interview Preferences
We will useinterview preferencecriteria:
Ability to speak and understand Spanish.
At least six months fulltime experience (or equivalent) in a setting including provision of diagnosis and treatment planning of individuals with mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders.
At least six months experience providing services to at least one of the following: severe and persistent mental illness substance use disorders homeless or criminal offenders.
Demonstrated ability to provideaccurateDSM5 diagnosis and ASAM levels of care psychosocial assessment and comprehensive treatment and service plans for individuals with serious mental health disorders and/or substance use disorders.
Demonstrated ability to work well and multitask in a social service setting as part of a prof
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
Full-Time
