Community Mental Health Therapist

Company Overview
The District Heights Family & Youth Services Bureau is dedicated to partnering with families to eliminate juvenile delinquency and truancy, reduce family disruptions, and promote positive youth development. We serve as a vital community resource by providing supportive services that honor both the family and the child.

Overview
The Community Mental Health Therapist provides clinical services through a school-based partnership with District Heights Elementary School (DHES) and supports agency-based mental health services at the District Heights Family & Youth Services Bureau (DHFYSB). The therapist delivers individual and group counseling, collaborates with school personnel, supports families, and contributes to agency programming, community events, and intern development.

Responsibilities

• School-Based (DHES) Responsibilities
• Lead the DHFYSB Mental Health Partnership with District Heights Elementary School.
• Build ongoing partnerships with DHES administrators, teachers, and staff to support students’ mental health and socio-emotional needs.
• Coordinate with the school counselor to identify students requiring services; maintain a therapeutic caseload of 10–15 students.
• Lead or co-lead clinical groups as identified by the school counselor.
• Maintain the DHES therapeutic playroom, ensuring it is organized, safe, and well-equipped.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide behavioral/clinical support upon request by teachers or parents.
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant clinical records and communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
• Attend and participate in school events as a representative of DHFYSB.
• Promote DHFYSB programs, events, and community resources within the school.

DHFYSB-Based Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and community-based support as part of the agency's clinical team.
• Attend weekly consultation meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Maintain a caseload of 15 clients (school schedule permitting).
• Mentor counseling interns through session shadowing and skill-building opportunities.
• Support and participate in agency workshops, outreach events, and community programming.
• Track and report data related to the DHES partnership and overall service delivery.
• Submit timely monthly measurement/performance data.
• Maintain professional licensure requirements, ethics, and continuing education.
• Uphold all HIPAA and state/federal confidentiality standards.

Experience

• Master’s or Graduate Degree in:
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Counseling Psychology
• Social Work
• Or a closely related behavioral health field
• Maryland State Licensure (one of the following):
• LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor)
• LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
• LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
• LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker)
• Eligibility to provide clinical services under Maryland state regulations
• Ability to pass standard background checks and fingerprinting
• Experience working with children, families, or in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and case-management skills

Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing compassionate mental health support that transforms lives. We offer a supportive environment where your skills will be valued as you help individuals navigate their mental health journeys with confidence!

Pay: $64,879.79 - $73,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person