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EveryMind is hiring multiple Bilingual Mental Health Therapists to join our Youth & Family Services team. Our Mental Health Therapists provide school-based services at our school sites and community locations. Therapists works with students of all ages and their families at the assigned school site. Therapists will join a behavioral health team composed of Therapeutic Mentors, Family Care Managers, fellow Mental Health Therapists (MHT), and school partners. Also, the MHT works in tandem with teammates to provide individual and family clinical support services, therapeutic groups, and psychoeducational workshops and programs to students and families across the school community.

Work Site: Prince Georges County Public School/Hybrid

Why Join EveryMind?

EveryMind is a growing private independent nonprofit organization with 195 employees across 20 locations. We have served the community for almost 65 years by strengthening communities and empowering individuals to reach optimal mental wellness. We were recognized as a Top Place to work in Montgomery County, Maryland by Bethesda Magazine. EveryMind is consistently recognized for being an excellent place to work, offering a positive workplace culture and a competitive compensation package that is meant to provide a great lifework balance.

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Employer Paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Matching Benefit
• Highly Generous Leave Schedule of 50 Days (Vacation, Sick, Wellness Days, Holidays, Birthday leave, and much more)
• CEU Opportunities
• Group Consultation (once per month)
• Clinical Supervision (once per week)
• Pay Increases with Licensure Advancements
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Sensible Caseload management
• Employee Discount Program
• A Great Place to Work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides comprehensive clinical services to referred students, individuals, or families including assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, classroom observations, attendance at school/parent meetings to provide input on school and education behavior plans, and when appropriate, mental health crisis intervention services.
• Leads or co-leads office or school-based therapy, psycho-educational groups, and community education by developing and implementing group curriculums and workshops based on community needs.
• Conducts regular outreach to the general community and assigned school(s) regarding services. Acts as a consultant to school and community partners when requested, providing information and referral for appropriate services, and during times of crisis as needed and appropriate.
• Maintains compliance with the contract, grant, and position expectations, including:
  • Meeting productivity requirements
  • Maintaining minimum caseload requirements.
  • Timely submission of data to meet program reporting requirements.
• Compiles and maintains accurate documentation in individual client case files and group charts, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, consents, and summaries. Collects program evaluation data from participants in groups, workshops, and individual and family counseling.
• (Level II - LC) Mentors assigned graduate/LM level therapists to support their ongoing clinical skill development through informal case consultation and providing diagnostic and treatment plan reviews, feedback, and approval.
• (Level II – LC) Assists with training new staff and interns as needed by providing opportunities for shadowing and information sharing and developing and/or delivering training workshops based on area expertise.
• Adheres to ethical principles for the practice of counseling as defined by the Social Work Code of Ethics and the code of ethics of the counselor’s licensure board.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision to be exercised:

Occasional supervision of interns and volunteers.

Supervision to be received:

Reports to Manager, School Based Services. Clinical supervision received by Clinical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in a mental health field such as psychology, counseling, or social work. Meet all necessary state licensure requirements at an advanced or independent (LC) clinical level. Must have or be in the process of obtaining a Maryland Board approved license (LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, LCSW-C, LGMFT, LCMFT)

Experience:

A minimum of 1 year post licensure of relevant experience preferred, not required.

Skills:

Strong organizational, relationship building, community building, and record-keeping skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen. Keen attention to detail. Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Abilities:

Effectively interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including CEO, board members, clients and family members or caretakers, interns, volunteers, staff, and community partners. Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence, and sensitivity. Must be able to maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines. Familiarity with working and hiring interns and volunteers. Able to supervise multiple people.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, or talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds frequently. The job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Please note, only complete applications including responses to all application questions will be considered at this time. Thank you.