Bilingual Social Worker (LCSW-C, LMSW, or LCPC) – Offender Intervention Program
Assignment Location: Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) – Offender Intervention Program
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Montgomery County, MD
Position Overview
ATHENA Consulting is sourcing qualified candidates for an assignment with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Schedule
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: Afternoon until 9:15 p.m.
- Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (as scheduled)
Evening and weekend availability is required.
Position Summary
The Offender Intervention Program is seeking two licensed clinical professionals to provide group and individual therapy to court-mandated clients who are perpetrators of violence.
This role focuses exclusively on working with offenders—not victims—and requires strong skills in intervention therapy, group facilitation, and trauma-informed practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate group therapy and individual therapy sessions for court-ordered clients
- Develop, implement, and monitor intervention strategies to address violent behaviors
- Maintain accurate client records in compliance with legal and program requirements
- Collaborate with court officials, probation officers, and program staff to support compliance and progress
- Apply trauma-informed practices when working with mandated clients
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements
- Active Maryland license required: LCSW-C, LMSW, or LCPC (clinical required)
- LGPCs are not eligible
- Experience providing therapy to mandated clients and/or offender populations
- Skilled in group facilitation and intervention therapy
- Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and court-mandated treatment
- Bilingual requirement: Fluency in Spanish required
Additional Information
- Evening and weekend availability required
- This role does not involve interaction with victims; it is focused solely on perpetrators
- Positions will be posted on the University of Maryland website
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds
- Travel may be required up to 10% of the time
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ATHENA
Supportive Team Environment
A professional, dedicated team committed to making your work and life better.
Health and Wellness Coverage
- Cigna medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible after 60 days)
- Long- and short-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Supplemental health insurance through LLH (via Recuro)
- Recuro virtual health services (free to all employees)
Financial Benefits
- 401(k) with a generous employer match (eligible to contribute on the 1st of the month after 4 months of employment)
- Paid weekly every Friday
- Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
- 15 days of PTO per year, accrued weekly starting your first day
- PTO covers vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Recognized Unpaid Holidays (PTO optional):
New Year’s Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Tools and Resources
- Employee self-service HR portal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job posting describes the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be available upon request.
Employment with ATHENA Consulting LLC is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time.
ATHENA Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected category.
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Pay: $47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active Maryland license such as LCSW-C, LMSW, or LCPC (clinical)?
- Do you have experience providing therapy to mandated clients and/or offender populations?
- Are you experienced in group facilitation and intervention therapy?
- Do you have knowledge or experience with trauma-informed approaches and court-mandated treatment?
- Are you fluent in Spanish?
Work Location: In person
