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

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

Job summary

An established industry player in public health is seeking a dedicated Therapist I/II to join their Trauma Services team. This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The ideal candidate will engage in individual and group counseling, conduct assessments, and develop tailored service plans. With a commitment to community wellness, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable populations. Join a dynamic team that values resilience and compassion in the face of adversity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and therapeutic counseling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to survivors of domestic violence.
• Conduct assessments and develop comprehensive service plans for clients.
• Collaborate with victim advocates and maintain records per confidentiality standards.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Counseling

Case Management

Psychosocial Assessments

Bilingual Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

The expected salary range for a Therapist I upon hire is $74,507-$94,442.
The expected salary range for a Therapist II upon hire is $77,738-$115,958.

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 meets 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

Behavioral Health and Crisis Services isseekinga highly motivated and experienced Therapist I/II to join our Trauma Services team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, human trafficking, and general crimes including homicide, physical assault, etc.Behavioral Health and Crisis Services isseekinga highly motivated and experienced Therapist I/II to join our Trauma Services team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, human trafficking, and general crimes including homicide, physical assault, etc.

This position plays a crucial role in helping survivors’ domestic violence, sexual assault/rape, human trafficking, and general crimes including homicide, physical assault, etc. to overcome challenges and help them heal and better integrate into life after victimization. The therapist I/IIis responsible forbut not limited to the following:

• Provides individual and groupcounselingservices to survivors (adults and children)

• Provides crisis intervention

• Completes intakes

• Conducts assessments including danger assessments, PCL, DVSA, CSSR

• Develop comprehensive service plans

• Screens cases for ongoing needs including basic needs, psychiatricconsultationsand medication management

• Implementappropriate therapeuticinterventions

• Serves as a liaison with MCPS school clusters to provide outreach and ongoing services to MCPS students who are survivors of crime

• Provides case management services to survivors on their caseload as well as those walking into the program to be screened for services

• Oversee volunteers who provide 24/7 outreach services in hospitals and police stations

• Collaborates with Victim Advocates in cases with criminal justice involvement or crime victim compensation issues.

• Maintains all records per HIPAA, VAWA, VOCA and FPSA standards of confidentiality.

• Completes clinical documentation, accurately, thoroughly, andtimely.

This position may also serve court mandated clients who may be both victims, respondents and or defendants of domestic violence cases. This position may provide services to clients at schools and/or college campuses. This position requires knowledge of collecting statistics and grant reporting. This position may work with bothcourtordered survivors and offenders of the Abuse Intervention Program.

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).

Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence whenrequiredfor job-related duties.

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.

Possession and maintenance of: A valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence whenrequiredfor job-related duties.

We will useinterview preferencecriteria:

• Experience working with survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and General Crimes

• Experience in providing crisis intervention, directindividualand/or group clinical counseling

• Experience providing psychosocial assessments, service planning and case management services

• Has knowledge of, and skill in, a full range of therapeutic concepts, theories, principles, methods, techniques

• Bilingual in Spanish, French, Mandarin, or Arabic

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