Supervisory Therapist (Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center), Grade N26

Montgomery County • 1301 Piccard Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center (BHCSC) provides 24/7 immediate, short-term crisis care for adults and youth experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies, offering stabilization support for up to 23 hours and connecting individuals to ongoing community-based care. In this pivotal role, you will provide both clinical and administrative oversight to a talented multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality, compassionate crisis services. You’ll guide staff, uphold clinical and regulatory standards, shape program operations, and support the mission of ensuring timely, person-centered care for residents in urgent need. If you are a skilled communicator, an adept clinical supervisor, and someone who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments where your leadership directly strengthens community safety and well-being, we would be thrilled to welcome your expertise and dedication to our team.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field.
• Four (4) years of professional clinical counseling experience including at least one (1) year at the supervisory/lead level.
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC);
• Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT);
• Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC);
• Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C);
• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or
• Licensed Psychologist.
• Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver's license issued by the employee's state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed as a Board Approved Supervisor as pertinent to your Maryland clinical licensure.
• Experience working in a crisis behavioral health setting.
• Experience conducting safety assessments for individuals in acute behavioral health crises.
• Experience working with public safety partners.
• Describe your knowledge of the crisis continuum of services in Montgomery County.
• Experience providing direct supervision to behavioral health professionals conducting crisis response work.
• Strong clinical experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a crisis-oriented behavioral health setting.
• Strong leadership qualities and progressive responsibility as a behavioral health practitioner with a minimum of 5 years post-masters clinical experience.
• Strong familiarity with professional ethics and privacy statutes while working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge and familiarity with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations as they apply to crisis work in behavioral health emergencies.
• Knowledge of local behavioral health programs and resources and experience with facilitating referrals amongst varying levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision to clinical staff in accordance with COMAR requirements
• Ensures BHCSC program compliance with COMAR and applicable state/federal agencies
• Provides limited direct services as needed to support program operations and continuity of care
• Supervises assigned staff and supports workforce development
• Supports operational and administrative functions of the BHCSC
• Determines appropriate clinical interventions, level of care, and treatment recommendations for clients presenting complex mental health, substance use, trauma, co-occurring or psychosocial needs.
• Provides clinical direction to staff regarding challenging client situations, barriers to treatment, engagement, and strategies to improve outcomes
• Reviews assessments, diagnoses and progress notes to ensure compliance with standards
• Prioritizes staff coverage and caseload adjustments to maintain continuity of services during vacancies, emergencies, or high-demand periods.
• Addresses employee performance concerns.
• Recommends process improvements to strengthen service delivery, compliance outcomes, workflow efficiency, and client access to care.
• Participates in on-call rotation for 24/7 coverage with other Crisis Center Supervisors.
• This position is designated as Essential. The individual selected for this position will be considered an Essential Employee. Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
• This position requires a driver’s license as the selected candidate will travel throughout the County to perform job duties.
• The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-placement medical exam, drug screening and a background check.

Benefits

• The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $89,721 to $140,361, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

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