Early Intervention Therapist- Cecil County Public Schools (27173)

Thrive Behavioral Health; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 93,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

401(k) plan

Flexible FSAs

Supervision

CEUs & training

Equipment loan

Career development

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Health is hiring Licensed Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists in Maryland to provide behavioral support within the Cecil County Early Intervention Program. The position is year‑round, 40 hours per week, in the Bel Air Office, with some duties possibly performed virtually.

Applicants must hold an active Maryland license (LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT, LCSW‑C, LCMFT, or LCPC) and have experience with children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland professional license in LMSW/LGPC/LGMFT/LCSW‑C/LCMFT/LCPC is required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents ages 3‑17.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnoses and treatment planning basics.
• Familiarity with ethical codes and supervision when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of Early Intervention students.
• Provide behavioral support in schools and students’ homes.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to implement intervention plans.
• Assist in program development and related tasks.
• Attend Early Intervention team meetings and other interested meetings as needed.
• Receive supervision from a Thrive therapist; support of a Thrive therapist aide.
• Utilize multiple intervention types and evidence‑based practices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

DSM-5 knowledge

Treatment planning

Ethical compliance

CPR/FFA certification

Education

Maryland license: LMSW/LGPC/LGMFT/LCSW-C/LCMFT/LCPC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Thrive Behavioral Health is hiring Licensed Social Workers, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists in Maryland (e.g., LCSW-C, LCPC, LMSW, LGPC, LGDAC, LGPAT, LGMFT, or equivalent) to provide behavioral support within the Cecil County Early Intervention Program.

The position is year‑round, 40 hours per week, and located in the Bel Air Office (Bel Air, MD 21014). Some duties may be performed virtually.

Hourly pay ranges from $44.52 to $45.64. Additional earnings are possible through a fee‑for‑service model.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active caseload of Early Intervention students.
• Work no more than 7 clients at any given time.
• Provide behavioral support in schools and students’ homes.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to implement intervention plans.
• Assist in program development and related tasks.
• Attend Early Intervention team meetings and other interest meetings as needed.
• Receive supervision from a Thrive therapist; direct support of a Thrive therapist aide.
• Utilize multiple intervention types and evidence‑based practices.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted, Maryland license as LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT, LCSW‑C, LCMFT, or LCPC.
• Experience working with children and adolescents ages 3‑17.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build productive relationships with staff, families, and peers.
• Knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnoses and ability to assess and formulate treatment plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with ethical code and ability to seek supervision when needed.
• Basic CPR/FFA certification preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance (M/D/V) through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement, jury duty.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA, Health FSA).
• Free clinical and administrative supervision.
• In‑house CEUs and training opportunities.
• Laptop and/or MiFi available for loan.
• Potential for career advancement and specialty development.

For a full job description, please contact HR at [e-mail].

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, and drive a motor vehicle.
• Regularly hear, see, speak, and type.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work in fast‑paced contexts with potential for stressful situations.
• Possible evenings (approximately 7:30‑8:00 pm).
• May encounter allergens and varied home environments.

EEOC Statement

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit factors.