Social Worker in Sykesville, MD

Make a significant difference in the lives of students as a dedicated mental health professional serving multiple school sites in the Frederick area. This contract opportunity runs from December 1 through June 4, offering a rewarding and structured assignment as an itinerant therapist within a central office-based team. This position allows you to support diverse student populations across several locations, ensuring valuable variety in your daily impact while maintaining strong professional connections.

Key Qualifications:

• Active Maryland LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) or LCSW-C (Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Clinical) credential required
• Experience working in schools or with youth/adolescents in educational settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with students, families, and staff
• Flexibility and adaptability to service students across multiple sites
• Dedication to evidence-based practices with a compassionate, student-centered approach

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct mental health services, including assessments, crisis intervention, and individual/group counseling for students
• Consult with educators, administrators, and families to promote social-emotional wellness
• Develop and implement intervention plans tailored to student needs
• Maintain detailed and confidential documentation in compliance with state and district policies
• Contribute to school teams and initiatives promoting positive school climate
• Travel between several designated school sites with a central office as your base

What’s Offered:

• Full-time, school-day hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to enrich your clinical skills and professional network
• Collaborative, mission-driven school community
• Virtual interview format for convenience and efficiency

This high-impact role is ideal for a skilled, credentialed mental health professional who’s ready to make a difference within a dynamic educational environment. Take the next step in your career by applying today—you could be the crucial support that students and staff rely on this school year!

Compensation for this position ranges from $36.20 to $56.20. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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