YMCA YFS Mental Health Therapist PT
About The Position
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a self-motivated clinician for its Youth & Family Services team. The Mental Health Therapist provides therapeutic intervention to individual youth, families, and groups in a 12-month, school-based position serving elementary-, middle-, or high-school-aged youth 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 youth and families and remove barriers to mental health treatment. Therapists work on site in MCPS school buildings and must work when school is in session. The role requires the ability to drive between sites as needed and access to a vehicle; mileage is reimbursed. The position offers an hourly rate of $40–$45.
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, or Structural Family Therapy.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
- Ability to drive between sites as needed and access to a vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical evaluations and bio-psycho-social assessments, develop diagnostic impressions or diagnoses, and create treatment plans.
- 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 psycho-educational, 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Free YMCA full membership for employee.
- Liability insurance paid by employer.
- Continuing Education (CEUs) paid by employer.
- Weekly supervision for licensure paid by employer.
- Manageable caseload of 10.
- Regular clinical and team meetings for collaboration and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
