Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Therapist (25116)

Thrive Behavioral Health•Silver Spring, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive is hiring a licensed clinician to provide substance-use prevention and intervention services within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The therapist works as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides individual, family, and group therapy, assessments, consultations, and crisis interventions within the scope of their license. Services address addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. The therapist also provides psychoeducation to students and families about substances including vaping products, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, opioids, and other drugs. The role is full-time and paid hourly. The posting lists pay of $43.01–$44.10 per hour. With supervisor approval, the therapist may have additional earning potential by serving community clients on a fee-for-service basis outside school-client hours. Clinical and administrative supervision are provided at no cost. Thrive describes a positive, supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement and development of professional specialties, in-house CEUs, and participation in training initiatives. The position is based in person, with the listed work location in Silver Spring, Maryland. The schedule is an eight-hour day shift, Monday through Friday; evening work until approximately 7:30–8:00 p.m. may be expected. The work may take place in settings outside Thrive’s office, where environmental conditions can vary and exposure to allergens may occur. The work requires frequent sitting, standing, or walking; regular motor vehicle driving and typing; frequent hearing, seeing, and speaking; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds. The role also requires concentration and decision-making in a fast-paced environment that may involve stress and distractions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Maryland license to practice as an LGDAC, LGPC, LMSW, LCDAC, LCSW-C, LCMFT, LCPC, or equivalent; certification cannot substitute for licensure.
Knowledge of industry standards, clinical organization and theory, research processes, and accreditation and regulatory standards.
Ability to assess clinical care needs using psychotherapeutic and human-development principles, scope of practice, and regulatory standards.
Ability to provide treatment consistent with treatment plans and conduct effective therapy sessions using appropriate modalities.
Knowledge of professional ethics and willingness to seek supervisory consultation when necessary.
Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to understand and express complex concepts, assessments, directions, and processes.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amid distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic.
Working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and ability to assess and diagnose according to DSM-5 criteria.
Ability to use CRAFFT and/or SBIRT addiction screening techniques effectively.
Ability to collect, record, and analyze information relevant to children ages 3–17, including mental status, safety precautions, physical or medical issues, and ethical, social, religious, or cultural needs.
Knowledge of normative developmental milestones in relation to chronological age.
Master’s degree required.
Ability to commute to Silver Spring, MD 20997.

Nice To Haves

CPR/FFA certification preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families using professional counseling skills.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Conduct assessments, consultations, and crisis interventions within the scope of the therapist’s license.
Provide psychoeducation to students and families about substance-use issues, including vaping, tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, opioids, and other drugs.
Document therapy sessions in a timely manner.
Collaborate as needed with the prescribing team, intake coordinators, front desk, clinical supervisor, and others to provide a treatment plan.
Attend required meetings and trainings.
Represent Thrive at schools and other engagements as necessary.
Provide treatment consistent with treatment plans and use appropriate therapeutic modalities.
Collect, record, and analyze relevant clinical and social-system information, including mental status, safety precautions, physical or medical concerns, and ethical or cultural needs.
Develop treatment plans with specific goals and interventions tailored to each patient.
Implement appropriate interventions, evaluate responses, revise plans, and address discharge criteria.
Recommend safety planning, crisis intervention, or other special precautions as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Employee assistance program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Referral program
Clinical and administrative supervision at no cost
In-house CEUs and training initiatives
Opportunities for advancement and development of professional specialties
Additional earning potential through community fee-for-service clients, subject to supervisor approval