PG School Mental Health Counselor

Job Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Department of Psychiatry (Child and Adolescent Division) has a full-time opening within its Prince George’s School Mental Health Initiative Program for a Counselor or a Senior Counselor dependent upon the chosen candidate’s qualifications. You must be a licensed Mental Health Provider to be considered for this position.

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The University of Maryland, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, National Center for School Mental Health Counselor position would provide a full continuum of mental health services and consultation to youth with severe behavioral and emotional challenges who are enrolled in Prince George’s County Public Schools. The individual would provide a broad range of clinical services including: 1) assessments and evaluation, 2) individual, group, and family therapy, 3) crisis intervention, 4) teacher consultations, and 5) school-wide education and training regarding mental health issues.

The selected candidate for this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus totaling a minimum of $3,000. Half of the bonus is payable within the first 30 days of hire and the remaining half is payable after successful completion of 12-month probationary period. The sign on bonus is eligible only to candidates new or returning to UMB.

UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

Counselor

The Counselor works under the supervision of a licensed professional and assist individuals and/or groups in identifying, understanding and decreasing the impact of social, emotional and environmental factors associated with illness, through the provision of a broad variety of direct social services and programs. Work under the supervision of a LCSW-C or LCPC when any care provision is involved.

Assess risk by screening and interviewing patients. Identify psychosocial condition and needs and determine the best course of therapeutic treatment

Evaluate, refer and counsel individuals, families or groups to assess needs and address issues.

Provide preventative, protective, or supportive services to individuals or groups who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community.

Development of treatment plans for a variety of patient issues

Perform chart reviews and generates note on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports and other accountability measures.

Consult with and work collaboratively with case manager, other therapists, community partners, educators, and if applicable, researchers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Counselor

Senior Counselors work independently with individuals, couples, families, and other groups to help them to manage and overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues. With the client as a participant, senior counselors use individualized treatment plans and a variety evidence-based practices and programs to help process and address feelings, and behaviors; assists with helping consumers to achieve social-emotional-behavioral success and well-being. Must work under supervision of LCSW-C or LCPC if working independently when any care provision is involved.

Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify psychosocial condition and needs, and determine best course of therapeutic treatment.

Evaluate, refer, and counsel individuals, couples, or groups to assess needs and address issues. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to individuals or groups who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.

Document client(s) progress. Perform chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports and other accountability measures.

Development of treatment plans and healthcare evaluations for a variety client issues.

Provide training, guidance, and support to colleagues who are not fully licensed as mental health providers (e.g., LMSW/LGPC, graduate trainees).

May supervise other counselors, interns, students, or employees per licensure.

Assist in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.

May be responsible for review and submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement per licensure.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Counselor: Masters degree in Social Work or Psychology. Prior professional or field experience related to mental health services or programming is preferred. Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) or Licensed Graduate professional Counselor – (LGPC) in the State of Maryland. No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Senior Counselor: Masters degree in Social Work or Psychology. One (1) year of post-licensure (LCSW, LCSW-C, or LCPC) experience in related area of treatment including responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others. Licensed as Licensed Certified professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Maryland or Licensed as Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or (LCSW-C) in the State of Maryland. No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement

The Hiring Range for Counselors is in the mid $50,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

The Hiring Range for Senior Counselors is in the high $50,000s to low $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.