Youth and Family Mental Health Therapist, School-Based Services - Gaithersburg, MD

Sheppard Pratt • Full-time • Gaithersburg, MD, US • $60.32k - $87.84k / year • 3m ago

The School and Community Youth Services (SCYS) program is dedicated to connecting our youth and families with a diverse array of services and programs. Our team works with them to cultivate confidence, foster relationships, enhance resilience, and empower them to thrive both at home and in the community.

What to expect.

The Youth and Family Mental Health Therapist will provide essential counseling services to youth and their families, primarily at the high school level. You will collaborate with school counselors, community school coordinators, and various community agencies to deliver a range of supportive services.

Specific responsibilities include:

Conducting individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
Facilitating skill development groups and workshops.
Organizing and implementing parent and community education programs.
Offering information and referral services to connect families with additional support resources.
Engaging in school and community outreach activities to promote the SCYS program and its services.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
Licensing and certification preparation assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
Cross-discipline collaboration

What we need from you.

One of the following at time of hire:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Strong knowledge of family support systems.
A bilingual therapist is preferred, but not required.

The pay range for this position is $60,320 minimum to $87,838 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Education

Required

Masters or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Master Social Worker
Lic Prof Clin Counselor
Lic Grad Prof Counselor
Lic Cert Soc Wkr-Clinical

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