School-Based Mental Health Clinician (LCSW-C / LCPC)

K&I Healthcare Services • Baltimore, MD

5d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

K&I Healthcare Services is recruiting a licensed clinician for a proposed school-based mental health services program with Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The clinician would work in person at an assigned school, providing services directly to students and partnering with families and school staff. The assignment is contingent on the proposal award.

The position is 35 hours per week, fully onsite, generally consisting of seven working hours per school day plus a 30-minute lunch outside working hours. The clinician follows the assigned school’s calendar and daily schedule.

K&I Healthcare Services is a CARF-accredited outpatient behavioral health provider serving Maryland communities from locations in Baltimore, Waldorf, and Landover. Its programs include outpatient mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation, supported employment, and in-home intervention for children and adolescents.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
• Active Maryland LCSW-C or LCPC license in good standing.
• Direct clinical experience with children and adolescents; the minimum years are not specified in the posting.
• Experience with crisis assessment and safety planning.
• Reliable transportation to an assigned school in Anne Arundel County.
• Willingness to complete AACPS-required onboarding, including fingerprinting, criminal background checks, employment history verification, and child abuse and neglect screening.
• Current CPI certification or willingness to complete required training before assignment.
• Two professional references who directly observed the applicant’s clinical work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior school-based mental health experience.
• Group therapy facilitation with adolescents.
• Experience coordinating care across schools, families, and community providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy to students in a school setting.
• Conduct crisis assessments, develop safety plans, and respond to student safety concerns in accordance with school and K&I protocols.
• Engage families and caregivers in treatment planning and progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and student support teams.
• Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and service records.
• Escalate concerns appropriately and coordinate with K&I clinical leadership.
• Protect student confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws and school policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, through CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with 3% matching after one year of employment.

What This Job Offers

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