Early Intervention Therapist- Montgomery County Public Schools (25120)

Thrive Behavioral Health, LLC.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Behavioral Health, LLC. seeks an Early Intervention Therapist to serve students in Montgomery County Public Schools, with duties in Silver Spring, MD.

The role involves delivering therapeutic services to a caseload, aligning with treatment plans, and collaborating with families and schools. Requirements include active Maryland licensure options (LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT, LCSW-C, LCMFT, LCPC) and strong skills in therapy delivery, assessment, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted licensure in Maryland for relevant roles.
• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents within 3–17.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and ethics in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload following treatment plans.
• Conduct regular therapy sessions using appropriate modalities.
• Collaborate with families and school staff to support goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Therapy techniques

Client assessment

DSM-5 knowledge

Documentation skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Maryland licensure options: LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT, LCSW-C, LCMFT, LCPC

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Early Intervention Therapist- Montgomery County Public Schools (25120)

Hot Job

Silver Spring Office - Silver Spring, MD 20904

Overview

Salary Range

$44.52 - $46.86 Hourly

Position Type

Full Time

Graduate Degree

Category

Health Care

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards.
• Treatment knowledge: Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities.
• Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.
• Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.
• Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.
• Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary.
• Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
• Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
• Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college.
• Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility
• Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (CHILDREN, 3-17 YEARS)

• Demonstrates the ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
• Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
• As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood.
• Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed.
• Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
• Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1. Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Certified (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

2. Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:
  • Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
  • Regularly driving a motor vehicle
  • Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
  • Regularly typing
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations
  • Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
  • Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens.
• Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected

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 their 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 based factors.