SchoolBased Mental Health Therapist

Alliance Wellness Solutions; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Supervision

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Alliance Wellness Solutions is seeking a licensed mental health therapist to provide school-based behavioral health services to middle and high school students in Baltimore County.

This is a fully onsite position. All clinical services will be delivered at assigned school locations during established school hours, with no telehealth option.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Active and unrestricted Maryland license in LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LGMFT, or LCMFT.
• Experience completing behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, therapy documentation, and discharge planning.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to students and their families.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy addressing emotional, behavioral, social, and academic needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Independent work

Collaboration with school personnel

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related behavioral health field

Job description

Benefits:

• Free Supervision
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Baltimore County Public Schools – Towson Area

Alliance Wellness Solutions is seeking a licensed mental health therapist to provide school-based behavioral health services to middle and high school students in Baltimore County. Assigned schools will be located within approximately five miles of Towson, Maryland.

This is a fully onsite position. All clinical services will be delivered at assigned school locations during established school hours. There is no telehealth option for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to students and their families.
• Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.
• Facilitate evidence-based therapy sessions addressing students’ emotional, behavioral, social, and academic needs.
• Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and monitor treatment progress.
• Complete progress notes and other required clinical documentation accurately and on time.
• Coordinate care with parents, guardians, school personnel, healthcare providers, and other community supports.
• Participate in school meetings and multidisciplinary care coordination when appropriate.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safety concerns and behavioral health crises.
• Complete discharge assessments, discharge summaries, aftercare planning, and referrals.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, professional ethics, school policies, and Alliance Wellness Solutions’ clinical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Active and unrestricted Maryland license in one of the following categories:
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT)
• Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)
• Experience completing comprehensive behavioral health assessments, treatment plans, therapy documentation, and discharge planning.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy.
• Ability to provide family therapy and coordinate services with parents or guardians.
• Experience working with adolescents, families, or school-aged populations.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with school personnel and the Alliance Wellness Solutions clinical team.
• Ability to travel between assigned Baltimore County school locations.
• Ability to satisfy all required school-system background checks, fingerprinting, and clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing school-based mental health services.
• Experience working with middle school and high school students.
• Experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and adjustment difficulties.
• Familiarity with crisis assessment, mandated reporting, care coordination, and community referrals.
• Training in evidence-based approaches such as CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, or solution-focused therapy.

About Alliance Wellness Solutions

Alliance Wellness Solutions is a Joint Commission-accredited outpatient mental health clinic committed to reducing stigma and improving access to high-quality behavioral healthcare. Our school-based program brings accessible mental health services directly to students and families through collaboration with Baltimore County schools.

Qualified applicants should submit a résumé and documentation of current Maryland licensure.