Trauma Therapist I/II, (Therapist I/II), Grade 23/24

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County seeks a Therapist I to provide critical services in Trauma Services, assisting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. This role includes offering assessments and therapy supported by a Master's degree and specific state licenses. You will also coordinate with other agencies ensuring comprehensive care for these vulnerable populations while maintaining strict confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychosocial assessment and therapy to survivors of domestic violence.
• Ability to work evenings and in multiple locations.
• Collaborative approach with Criminal Justice agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment and individual/group therapy to survivors of trauma.
• Coordinates with court-ordered victims and offenders.
• Maintains records per HIPAA and VAWA standards.

Skills

Flexibility

Collaboration

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Master's Degree in clinical or counseling psychology

Job description

The expected salary range for the Therapist I (Grade 23) role upon hire is $74,507-$94,583The expected salary range for the Therapist II (Grade 24) role upon hire is $77,738-$116,134

WHO WE ARE

Montgomery County islocatedadjacent toWashington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery Countycontainsmany major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.

The Department of Health and Human Servicesis responsible fordelivery of the County’s public health and human services that meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children,adultsand seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.

As aDepartment, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking aTherapist II to serve inTrauma Servicesin Behavioral Health and Crisis Services.

Therapist provides assessment, individual and group therapy to primarily a caseload of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and general crime including homicide, physical assault, hate crimes, etc., and their families.

• Therapist also provides assessment and counselling with court-ordered victims and male/female offenders of partner violence, as well as crisis intervention and management.

• Therapist assesses the need for psychiatric consultation and refers to the psychiatrist as needed.

• Therapist coordinates with victim assistants in cases with civil and criminal justice involvement or crime victim compensation issues.

• Therapistmaintainsall records per HIPAA, VAWA/FPSA standards of confidentiality and thoroughly documents all contacts.

• This position can be under-filled as a Therapist I.

Therapist I Level:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with aMaster's Degree in clinicalor counselling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related Behavioral science field.

Experience: None

Equivalency: None

License Requirement:One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment, andmaintainedby, the employee:

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).

Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); or

Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).

Therapist II Level:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with aMaster’s Degree in clinicalor counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experiencerenderingtherapeutic counseling, social work,nursingor psychology services, as pertinent to one’s professional licensing.

Equivalency: None.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:

One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, andmaintainedby, the employee:

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC);

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT);

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC);

Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C);

Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric MentalHealthNurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or

Licensed Psychologist

Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.

We will useinterview preferencecriteria:

• Experience providing psychosocial assessment, therapy, and case management services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and general crimes.

• Ability to be flexible, work required evenings.

• Ability to provide services in multiple locations.

• Ability to work in a collaborative and coordinated environment with Criminal Justice agencies and other HHS and on-profit agencies.

• Bilingual in Spanish Preferred.

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