OMHC - AA Clinician

The Children's Guild; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $6,000

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Clinical supervision toward licensure

Job summary

The Children’s Guild is seeking passionate clinicians to join our Outpatient Mental Health Center team, serving children, adolescents and families across Maryland and DC. This entry/early-career role offers supervision, ongoing training, and mileage toward licensure in a mission-driven setting.

You will provide individual, family, and group therapy, perform assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under clinical supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Graduate licensure in MD or DC; candidates awaiting licensure encouraged to apply.
• Genuine passion for working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Basic knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based modalities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents with diverse needs.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions under clinical supervision (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, play therapy).
• Maintain accurate documentation compliant with COMAR, HIPAA, and agency standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and school staff.
• Engage families as active partners in therapy.
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Bilingual

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Graduate licensure in Maryland or D.C. (LMSW, LGPC, or equivalent)

Job description

Are you ready to launch your clinical career with a team that truly transforms lives?

At The Children's Guild, we believe every child deserves access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. We are looking for passionate, emerging clinicians to join our Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC) team and begin their journey making a lasting impact on children, adolescents, and families.

Who We Are

The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance — one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our OMHC provides evidence-based, trauma-informed outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and families across multiple locations in Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Our interdisciplinary team includes therapists, clinicians, psychiatrists, case managers, and school-based professionals — all united by a shared commitment to helping every child thrive.

The Opportunity

Skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a new or early-career clinician to grow their skills in a supportive, mission-driven environment. As a Therapist/Clinician, you will:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and adolescents with diverse mental health needs
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, play therapy) under clinical supervision
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with COMAR, HIPAA, and agency standards
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, case managers, and school staff
• Engage families as active partners in the therapeutic process
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development

Benefits

11 or 12 months salaried positions with benefits and generous time off. Per Session option available. Clinical consultation groups and on-going free training with CEUs to meet requirements for licensure. Orientation and training modules before starting position with on-going mentoring and support. Provided with device and phone, while not being on-call. Individual and Group supervision towards advanced licensure for LMSWs and LGPCs.

• Bonus Structure

We offer a sign-on bonus totaling $6,000.

Distribution

• 90 Days: $2,000
• 6 Months: $2,000
• 1 year: $2,000

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (required)
• Graduate licensure in Maryland or D.C. (LMSW, LGPC, or equivalent); candidates awaiting licensure encouraged to apply
• Genuine passion for working with children, adolescents, and families
• Basic knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic modalities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Why The Children's Guild?

• Clinical supervision provided toward full licensure (LCSW, LCPC) — we invest in your growth
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Ongoing training in evidence-based practices (TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, and more)
• Multiple locations across Maryland and Washington, D.C. — find the site that works for you
• Collaborative, supportive team environment where new clinicians are mentored and valued
• Meaningful work — every session you lead changes a child's life

Ready to Begin Your Clinical Journey?

If you are a passionate, mission-driven clinician ready to grow your career while making a real difference, we want to hear from you.