School Mental Health Therapist, Youth First Care Program – Prince George’s County, MD
Sheppard Pratt Careers•Lanham, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
The Youth First Care Program is a school-based program that embeds mental health therapists into Prince George’s County Schools. This program aims to address common barriers to therapy such as transportation and cost by providing services within the schools free of charge to clients. The therapist will provide clinical mental health support to students and their families within Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Requirements
- Must possess one of the following Maryland licenses at time of hire: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Responsibilities
- Conducting individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address personal and environmental obstacles.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans.
- Collaborating with the school system and supporting families in accessing relevant community resources.
- Coordinating with local social service agencies when necessary.
Benefits
- Commitment to professional development
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
- Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- Cross-discipline collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
