What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Mental Health Therapist position at Alliance Wellness Solutions?
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)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- 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.
Salary : $50 - $60