School Based Therapist
($2000 Sign-On Bonus Offered)
Hiring Multiple Candidates for Baltimore County and Baltimore City Schools
Essential Functions:
- The School Based Therapist will provide quality services to assigned clients in compliance with agency policies COMAR standards and all state and federal regulations. The specific responsibilities of the position of School Based Therapist include the following:
- Provide clinical therapeutic services to individual clients and families that can includes but is not limited to: Individual family & group therapy crisis intervention advocacy and supportive services diagnostic assessment treatment planning discharge planning
- Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and work with community and school providers as needed
- Timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts and progress which adheres to standards and regulations as set forth by the agency the respective licensing board and COMAR.
- Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency and facility
- Maintain ethical standards per their licensure and for performing services in a professional manner that is congruent with the mission and values of the agency
- Perform duties as needed in accordance with achieving agency goals and maintaining quality standards.
- Support the mental health needs of the assigned school through integration into school activities creating monthly programming participation in classrooms and through sharing and supporting school staff understanding of mental health principles
- Serve as a resource to students school staff and families
- All other duties assigned
Employee Benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Company sponsored CEUs
- Free & Consistent Clinical Supervision
- Group Supervision
- Medical Dental Vision
- Supplemental Benefits
- Competitive 401K Match totaling 100% of first 3% contribution and 50% match for any additional contribution up to 5%
SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES
The School Based Therapist reports directly to their immediate supervisor and/or the Clinic Director. The School Based Therapist will also collaborate with other professionals and care providers through interdisciplinary teamwork. The School Based Therapist adheres to ethics of their respective profession.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: The School Based Therapist must have the following experience knowledge or abilities:
- Maintain professional license in the state of MD to provide therapy services
- Experience in working with and/or the ability and knowledge to provide comprehensive services to the population with which they are assigned to work
- Bilingual is a plus
- Credentialed with Commercial Insurance is a plus
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses as defined by the American Psychiatric Association assessment human development individual therapy group therapy and family therapy
- Competency in treatment planning advocacy care coordination and clinical skills
- Ability to function on an interdisciplinary treatment team
- Excellent written interpersonal and oral communication skills
- Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and special needs populations
- Valid Drivers License and clear driving record
Age Requirement: Be at least 21 years of age
Education and Experience: Mental Health Professional licensed by the state of Maryland (LMSW LCSW-C LGPC LCPC). Experience as required by the credentialing process.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race color religion ancestry or national origin sex age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that require accommodation or assistance for a position please contact us directly at