Mental Health Counselor 4
About The Position
The School-Based Mental Health Counselor is a W-2 employee responsible for providing direct mental health services to elementary school students at Prettyboy Elementary School in Baltimore County Public Schools. The counselor works on-site during the school day and follows the school calendar. This role provides individual and small group counseling, mental health screenings and assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices. Services support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and co-occurring mental health concerns, with interventions adapted for the elementary school setting. The counselor collaborates with school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote student social-emotional development, behavioral regulation, and academic engagement, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with school, program, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Proven working experience in counseling, including as a nurse, medical, mental health care manager, or a related job
- Excellent knowledge of psychotherapeutic principles, healthcare management, and reimbursement
- Previous experience with psychological aspects of care
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
- Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
- Compassionate with teamwork skills
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in mental health counseling
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- To be eligible for this contract, the contractor must hold valid Maryland licensure, including one of the following: Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC) Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT) Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF) Licensed Psychologist Registered Psychology Associate Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH) Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH)
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site individual and group counseling services to elementary school students during school hours
- Conduct initial mental health screenings and assessments for referred students
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system, in alignment with Medicaid, COMAR, and organizational guidelines
- Collaborate with school staff, student support teams, and families to develop effective behavioral and mental health strategies
- Participate in school-based meetings including IEP/504 plans, behavior intervention plans, and student support team discussions as requested
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning support as needed
- Assist with referrals to internal and external providers, including psychiatric services, case management, and community-based supports
- Maintain compliance with professional licensure requirements, ethical standards, and applicable school district and agency policies
- Attend required trainings, CEUs, and supervision sessions to maintain clinical competence and licensure
- Assist supervisor with work-related requests.
- Collaborate with and serve as program POC for external treatment providers and outside agencies as needed.
- Responsible for following regulations of COMAR, CARF, any other regulatory body, and company policies/ procedures related to service delivery and documentation and co-facilitating orientation of all new hires to these as well.
- Support the maintenance of a safe environment by participating in training and drills as requested.
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment.
- Participate in external and internal audits/surveys (CARF/CSA/OHCQ) as directed by the supervisor.
- Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement plans by completing periodic audits or other activities to ensure regulatory compliance and/or improve service delivery.
- Ensure the medical director or clinical supervisor reviews and co-signs documents as required.
Benefits
- This position is eligible for standard W-2 employee benefits, including but not limited to those outlined in the Company’s official benefits package. Eligibility and participation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Full details are provided in the current benefits package documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
