YMCA YFS Mental Health Therapist PT

YMCA Metro Washington • Germantown, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington’s Youth & Family Services is seeking a self-motivated clinician to provide therapeutic services to youth and families and help remove barriers to mental health treatment. The Mental Health Therapist provides intervention to individual youth, families, and groups in a 12-month, school-based position serving elementary, middle, or high school-aged students in Montgomery County Public Schools. The therapist works as part of a team and collaborates with educators, guidance counselors, school social workers, community providers, and YMCA staff to support care and treatment for youth and families.

The position is performed on site in MCPS school buildings. Therapists must work when school is in session and be able to drive between sites as needed, with access to a vehicle; mileage is reimbursed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
• Current Maryland licensure as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT, or Psych Associate.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment models, such as CBT, DBT, Child Centered Play Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required.
• Ability to drive between sites as needed and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work when school is in session.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic impressions or diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a caseload of 10.
• Provide crisis intervention to youth as needed and offer appropriate assistance during crises.
• Lead or co-lead psychoeducational, developmental, and therapy groups for children, teens, and parents.
• Conduct classroom observations when indicated.
• Consult with parents, school staff, and medical providers regarding a child’s progress.
• Attend school and parent meetings as needed, including IEP, 504, EMT/ARD, and suspension meetings.
• Participate in YMCA-sponsored events, trainings, and meetings throughout the region to support the YMCA’s cause of strengthening community.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of $40–$45 per hour.
• Free YMCA full membership for employee.
• Employer-paid liability insurance.
• Employer-paid continuing education (CEUs).
• Employer-paid weekly supervision for licensure.
• Manageable caseload of 10.
• Regular clinical and team meetings for collaboration and support.
• Mileage reimbursed when driving between sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level