YMCA Mental Health Therapist

YMCA Metro Washington • Silver Spring, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking Mental Health Therapists for its Linkages to Learning and Bridge to Wellness programs. The position provides therapeutic intervention to individual youth, families, and groups in Montgomery County Public Schools, serving elementary, middle, or high school-aged youth. Therapists collaborate with educators, guidance counselors, school social workers, community providers, and YMCA staff as part of a team supporting youth and families and reducing barriers to mental health treatment. This is a school-based, year-round position. Therapists work on site in MCPS school buildings and need to be available when school is in session, with flexibility to accommodate family schedules for therapy and consultations.

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 Psychiatric Associate.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment models, such as CBT, DBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, or Structural Family Therapy.
• Ability to drive between sites as needed and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop diagnostic impressions or diagnoses, and create treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a caseload of 19–21 clients.
• Provide crisis intervention and 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 about 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.

Benefits

• Employer-paid continuing education units (CEUs).
• Employer-paid weekly supervision for licensure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• YMCA membership for the employee and family.
• The YMCA contributes 10% of salary to its retirement savings plan; employees may also contribute to 403(b) and Roth plans.
• Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional development programs, workshops, and certifications.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time