Psychotherapist - School-Based in QACPS

Chesapeake Bay Psychological Services is seeking one or two capable therapists to join our team. We offer a supportive work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance and is collegial, flexible, and employee/family-friendly. The advertised position is a salaried, full-time, partially grant-funded position providing psychotherapy to students attending Queen Anne's County Public Schools. This position is currently open and our goal is to fill it by July 1st, 2026.

• Employer – Established in 2006, CBPS is a private outpatient mental health group practice serving children, adults, and/or families. We provide outpatient psychotherapy at our Stevensville office, by telehealth, and in local schools.
• Job description - The QACPS school-based therapist will work primarily in Queen Anne's County Public Schools providing psychotherapy to a caseload of QACPS students. They will also work in the office when appropriate, such as when meeting with families after hours, during the summer, or to attend staff meetings. Work hours are somewhat flexible within the constraints imposed by student/family availability and the public school system schedule. After the 2025-2026 school year, the school-based therapist position may be renewed, or the therapist may transition to an office-based position if desired.
• Location/setting – The school-based therapist will work in a select few of Queen Anne's County's 14 public schools. Specific school(s) will be determined based on student need for services, therapist qualifications, and therapist travel time, but will likely include at least one elementary school on Kent Island. The CBPS office is located on Kent Island, 20 minutes from Annapolis. Our sunlit, welcoming offices are within walking distance of Terrapin Park's beach and trails. If desired, some work may be conducted remotely from home, such as record-keeping or occasional teletherapy sessions.
• Compensation - The salary range for the advertised position is $72,000-$105,000, plus a $300/month health stipend. Exact salary depends on grant funding and will be commensurate with education, training, licensure level, licensure type, and relevant work experience. Mileage for travel between schools and/or the CBPS office will be reimbursed at the standard mileage rate. For LMSWs, LGPCs, and/or psychology associates, clinical supervision will be provided.
• Other benefits – Employee benefits include employer-provided professional liability insurance, retirement benefits after the first year, and professional CEU trainings. The $300/month health stipend may be used to purchase health insurance, to pay for health-related expense, or for any other purpose. A CBPS laptop will be provided.
• What else we do for you - Our school-based clinical coordinator and our administrative staff will support you by aiding in coordination and communication with school staff and families. Our weekly staff meetings provide opportunities for professional consultation, clinical collaboration, and collegial support. Our scheduling and EMR system saves time; staff can conveniently access the system from any smartphone.
• Qualifications – We hire therapists with a strong sense of integrity, responsibility, and ethics who will treat diverse clients with respect and dignity. To be considered, an applicant must be licensed in Maryland as a psychologist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C), licensed professional counselor (LCPC), registered psychology associate, licensed masters social worker (LMSW), licensed graduate professional counselor (LGPC) or must be planning to apply for one of these license types by July. Experience working effectively with children, youth, and/or families will be considered. Applicants within a reasonable commute from our Stevensville office will be strongly preferred over distant applicants without firm plans to relocate.
• Your goals – We understand that you have your own needs and goals. Do you want to make a career of school-based work, or do you wish to transition eventually into office-based or remote work? Do you need flexibility in your schedule? Tell us your goals, and we’ll tell you if we can help you meet them.
• More information - Visit our website to learn more about us or for our contact information (www.chesapeakebaypsychological.com). Feel free to e-mail questions, resume or c.v.--but please do apply via really. You are also most welcome to leave a voicemail for our Director, Dr. Catherine Smithmyer, at the phone number listed on our website (press extension 5). If this job is listed on really more than once, please apply just once.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• By the date of hiring, the successful applicant must be licensed in Maryland as a psychologist, LCSW-C, LCPC, LMSW, LGPC, or psychology associate. Which of these Maryland licenses or registrations do you hold? Or if you expect to receive your license in the next few months, please explain here.
• With reimbursement for mileage, are you willing and able to drive your own vehicle daily to/from/between schools in Queen Anne's County?
• Near what town or city are you located (where you would be commuting from)?
• If there is anything else you would like to share or ask, please do so here.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $105,000