Mental Health Therapist
Silver Spring, Maryland
Employer: YMCA
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. is a cause-driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference.
Job Description
The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention to individual youth, families, and groups. This is a 12-month, school-based position working within Montgomery County Public Schools serving elementary, middle or high school aged youth. Our clinicians work closely with educators, guidance counselors, school social workers, and community providers , as well as other YMCA staff, to provide optimal care and treatment for the youth and families. The MHT works within a team of providers to support our families.
Qualifications
Essential Functions
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Job Description
The Mental Health Therapist (MHT) is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention to individual youth, families, and groups. This is a 12-month, school-based position working within Montgomery County Public Schools serving elementary, middle or high school aged youth. Our clinicians work closely with educators, guidance counselors, school social workers, and community providers , as well as other YMCA staff, to provide optimal care and treatment for the youth and families. The MHT works within a team of providers to support our families.
Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy
- Current Maryland licensure as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LGMFT, LCMFT or Psych Associate
- Knowledge of evidence-based models of treatment (i.e. CBT, DBT, Child Centered Play Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, etc.)
Essential Functions
- Conduct clinical evaluation, bio-psycho-social assessments, diagnostic impressions/diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling to a caseload of 19-21
- Provide crisis intervention as needed to youth
- Lead or co-lead psycho-educational, developmental, and therapy groups (child, teen, and parent)
- Provide classroom observations when indicated
- Consult with parents, school staff, and medical providers regarding child’s progress
- Attend school and parent meetings as needed (IEP, 504, EMT/ARD/suspension, etc.)
- Offer appropriate assistance during crises
- Support the YMCA Cause of strengthening community through participation in Y-sponsored events, trainings, and meetings throughout the region
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Created: 2024-09-09
Reference: 16381
Country: United States
State: Maryland
City: Silver Spring
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