The Youth and Family Counseling Specialist receives referrals for School and Community Youth Services (SCYS) mental health services for the City of Rockville and provides mental health counseling to local students and their families two to three days per week within elementary schools and potentially middle schools.
The clients served are those who identify as uninsured, under-insured, or those who have barriers to accessing therapy. The applicant’s main priority is working with interconnected entities such as the schools (school counselors, teachers, etc), DHHS (Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services), families, outside organizations, and community partners in order to provide excellent mental health services to children/students in need. The Therapist manly conduct individual sessions, family therapy sessions can also be held as appropriate.
Within this role, the Therapist will also be responsible for creating, leading, and implementing group therapy or psychoeducational groups related to relevant topics for the students and school dynamics.
In addition to providing mental health services, the Therapist will also perform administrative functions related to conducting assessments, tracking client goals and progress, managing their caseload, completing reports, developing groups and programs, outreach, and other duties as specified by their Supervisor, the Community Services Manager.
This is a temporary contract position (~30hours/week), which could potentially become a permanent part-time or full-time position, pending funding availability.
The therapist will be able to make their own schedule as it relates to seeing clients, though it must fall within school time hours.
Education and Experience:
The applicant must have a Master’s degree and be a Maryland licensed counselor, psychologist, social worker, or closely related field from an accredited university.
Qualifications/Skills:-
Must have the appropriate Maryland State License in the field (minimum LMSW or LGPC*)
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* Outside Clinical Supervision will need to be obtained*
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Must successfully clear a CPS fingerprinting background check
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Must possess a driver’s license
Desired Qualifications/Skills:
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There is a high desire for someone who is bilingual in English and Spanish (additional funding may be available)
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Experience working in schools or with Montgomery County DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services)
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2-3 years of experience working in therapeutic settings, schools, and/or community-based services
