Mental Health Therapist

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

Position: Mental Health Therapist Salary: $75,000

YMCA Youth & Family Services is seeking a dynamic self-motivated clinician to join our mission to promote strong kids, strong families and strong communities. You will become part of a highly skilled team of professionals making a difference working with youths and families in the community to remove barriers to mental health treatment. We are hiring for multiple therapist positions, for both the Linkages to Learning and School and Community Youth Services programs and some of the positions are bilingual positions

About the Job

The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention to individual youth, families and groups. This is a 12-month, school-based position working within Montgomery County Public Schools serving elementary, middle or high school aged youth. Our clinicians work closely with educators, guidance counselors, school social workers and community providers, as well as other YMCA staff, to provide optimal care and treatment for the youth and families. The MHT works within a team of providers to support our families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluation, bio-psycho-social assessments, diagnostic impressions/diagnoses and treatment planning
• Provide individual, family and group counseling to a caseload of 19-21
• Provide crisis intervention as needed to youth
• Lead or co-lead psycho-educational, developmental and therapy groups (child, teen and parent)
• Provide classroom observations when indicated
• Consult with parents, school staff, and medical providers regarding child’s progress
• Attend school and parent meetings as needed (IEP, 504, EMT/ARD/suspension, etc.)
• Offer appropriate assistance during crises
• Support the YMCA Cause of strengthening community through participation in Y sponsored events, trainings, and meetings throughout the region

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy
• Current Maryland licensure as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT or Psych Associate
• Knowledge of evidence-based models of treatment (i.e. CBT, DBT, Child Centered Play Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, etc.)
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred

Working Conditions:

• MHTs work on site in MCPS school building as 12-month employees
• MHT must have the ability to drive between sites as needed (mileage reimbursed) and access to a vehicle
• MHTs must work when school is in session, but also have flexibility to accommodate parent schedules for family therapy, consultation etc. during evenings or other hours when needed

We offer the following benefits:

We appreciate your talents, hard work and professional dedication and will reward you with a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including a 10% employer-funded retirement plan. In addition, we provide 403(b) retirement savings plan; high quality healthcare; free YMCA membership for you and your family; a generous paid time off package; numerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work

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