School-Based Mental Health Therapist I (Hybrid)

La Clinica del Pueblo; Hyattsville (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La Clínica del Pueblo in Hyattsville, MD, is seeking a licensed mental health clinician for the School-Based Mental Health Program. The role involves providing counseling to students and families within designated schools, using evidence-based approaches and collaborating with teachers and staff.

Requirements include Maryland licensure (LICSW/LGSW/LCPC/LGPC), bilingual Spanish-English preferred, strong writing skills, and experience with youth in school settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LICSW, LGSW, LCPC, or LGPC in Maryland.
• Two years of clinical experience with youth in school settings preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English strongly preferred; strong English writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling and therapy to students and families in the school setting.
• Develop treatment plans based on client needs and psychosocial factors.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and parents to support students.
• Coordinate referrals and crisis intervention when needed.
• Maintain clinical documentation and progress notes in the EcW system.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Excellent writing skills

Strong computer skills

MD licensure eligibility: LCSW/LICSW/L

Education

Maryland social work licensure (LICSW/LGSW/LCPC/LGPC)

Job description

La Clínica del Pueblo in Hyattsville, MD, is seeking a licensed mental health clinician for the School-Based Mental Health Program. The role involves providing counseling to students and families within designated schools, using evidence-based approaches and collaborating with teachers and staff.

Requirements include Maryland licensure (LICSW/LGSW/LCPC/LGPC), bilingual Spanish-English preferred, strong writing skills, and experience with youth in school settings.