School Based Mental Health Therapist

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS); Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mental health clinic in Silver Spring seeks passionate providers to deliver therapy services in schools and via telehealth. Successful candidates must hold licensure in Maryland and a relevant Master's degree. Responsibilities include therapy sessions, maintaining documentation, and participating in professional development. Join a supportive team committed to enhancing mental health for students.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted perks through ADP

Free trainings/CEUs

Supervision hours available

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Maryland and hold a Master's Degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Requires flexibility, creativity, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy in a school setting or telehealth.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client evaluations and treatment plans.
• Attend supervision and clinical meetings as required.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Creativity

Self-sufficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work

Licensed LMSW/LCSW-C/LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT in Maryland

Job description

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is expanding throughout Montgomery County Public Schools and we are seeking passionate and dedicated providers to join our growing family in our Silver Spring, MD cluster.

Providers must be licensed in the State of Maryland (LMSW/LCSW-C/LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT). They will be responsible for providing mental health services to Montgomery Public Schools' students (ages 4+) in the school setting and/or via telehealth.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work
• Licensed LMSW/LCSWC/LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT in the State of Maryland (active and in good standing)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, internet, EHR/EMR, excellent oral and written communication skills, and reliable transportation.
• The position requires flexibility, organizational skills, creativity, and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Complete a minimum weekly billable hours by providing individual, family, and/or group therapy in a school setting (telehealth when needed).
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of client psychosocial evaluations/reassessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge/transition summaries, charts, and weekly billing sheets.
• Assess and develop individual treatment plans semi-annually.
• Assess clients' needs for other types of service such as PRP, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, or referrals for outside treatment depending on the client’s needs.
• Attend and participate in weekly/bi-weekly/monthly supervision, clinical staff meetings, and clinical training/professional development training as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Make your schedule!
• Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Perks through ADP.
• Free trainings/CEU's.
• Board Certified Supervisors are available for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors and Licensed Master Social Workers who may need individual and/or group supervision hours.

Other Items

• The candidate must be willing to complete a federal and state background check upon hire and provide a professional liability insurance policy.
• The candidate must possess a current driver's license and have reliable transportation.

Company Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp. (ITS) is an outpatient mental health clinic that provides individual, group, and family counseling; psychiatric services for children and adults; and psychiatric rehabilitation services to children, adolescents, and adults. We were designed in 2009 by a team of experienced mental health clinicians with a passion to provide treatment and educate individuals with behavioral challenges. ITS is committed to providing the best mental health and wellness services for our clients and their families to help them achieve a mentally healthier self.