Lead Counselor

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

1d•$86,000 - $96,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Counselor maintains an active clinical caseload while serving as a peer-leadership resource for the counseling team, functioning as a step between Staff Counselor and Assistant Director. Alongside direct services such as diagnosis, treatment planning, and crisis response, the role advances RIH's mission by facilitating peer consultation, designing and delivering staff training, and building clinical skill across Counseling Services.

Requirements

Doctoral or master’s degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or related mental health field
Current, unrestricted license as a mental health professional (e.g., LCPC, psychologist, LCSW-C) in Maryland
Approved supervisor status in Maryland (e.g., LCPC Approved Supervisor, LCSW-C Approved Supervisor, or equivalent)
A background check will be required.

Responsibilities

Carry an active clinical caseload, providing individual counseling.
Participate in crisis response and triage.
Serve as a go-to resource for complex and high-risk cases.
Facilitate peer consultation and case discussion.
Design and deliver staff training grounded in the team's real needs.
Partner with colleagues to strengthen clinical skill across Counseling Services.
Collaborate with campus partners on culturally responsive programming.
Help students find the right support wherever it lives.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles
Tuition remission
22 Days of Annual Leave
15 Days of Sick Leave
15 Holidays
3 Personal Days
8 credit hours per semester tuition remission
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities