Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinician (Counselor 4G)

Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Mental Health Clinician (Counselor 4G), grade G27 position, in the Psychological Services Unit. This is a clinical and administrative work position involving responsibility in the areas of clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and clinical social work. Personnel allocable to this position report directly to the Division Manager and function as licensed mental health clinicians at the full professional level. This position is responsible for providing emergency psychological intervention as part of a 24-hour-a-day service to police department employees and their relatives. Work involves addressing job-related stress and trauma, in addition to providing couples, family, and adolescent counseling. The incumbent will develop assessment techniques designed to evaluate psychological or behavioral traits within the County workforce. Work also involves conducting psychological interviews and psychotherapy; and will develop and deliver classroom instruction related to crisis intervention and in-service training to department personnel. Job duties are performed with a high degree of competency in providing services to clients and/or in developing psychological profiles. Work is performed under close supervision of the Division Manager and is evaluated based upon reports and conferences designed to achieve treatment goals and program objectives. The work of this role is highly complex, and the ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, conscientious, and a hands-on team player. Candidates must exhibit excellent communication and debriefing skills, have a track record of working collaboratively with others, and be comfortable with working on a rotating, on-call schedule 24-hours-a-day, for at least one week each month.

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

Clinical Services

• Provides direct clinical care to a large departmental client base by assessing and evaluating problems, diagnosing issues, and providing therapeutic interventions.
• Performs critical incident interventions for departmental personnel involved in on/off duty shootings, dangerous or serious crime situations, traumatic incidents, etc.
• Performs clinical assessments for the Department in the areas of excessive force complaints, job performance problems, and documented domestic relation problems.

Emergency Services

• Provides emergency 24-hours on-call crisis intervention services in highly-stressful and/or dangerous situations, and consults and advises department command staff with psychologically relevant informant on-scenes where safety of one or many is in question.
• Serves as a member of a professional psychological services team; plans psychoeducational treatment programs in conjunction with departmental policies and procedures; provides on-site and follow-up clinical care in response to a wide variety of client needs.

Training and Education

• Develops, provides, and delivers classroom instruction and in-service training to department personnel.
• Conducts trainings including, but not limited to, crisis interventions; abnormal psychology; domestic violence; leadership; stress management; substance abuse.
• Develops in-service course content to meet the current needs of the department.

Other Duties

• Develops creative strategies to respond to law enforcement, social, and environmental concerns.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field; or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• Four (4) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services.
• Required experience must include a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory or clinical lead capacity, overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams.
• Possess and maintain one of the licenses listed below at the time of application. In addition, applicants must have passed the National Counselors Examination or be eligible for licensure by endorsement. The State of Maryland accepts licensure by endorsement for counselors who meet all applicable requirements, including education, examination, and professional standing. Licensure must be obtained prior to appointment and maintained throughout the duration of employment.
  • LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered. Please note there is no equivalency for supervisory experience or required certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) or more years of related experience.
• Experience conducting psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture is preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders; brief therapy; crisis intervention; grief; victimology; and the psychological response to routine and critical incident stress.
• Proven debriefing capabilities.
• Experience conducting and developing in-service training. Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
• Experience managing a crisis scene independently.
• Strong clinical acumen as it relates to individual and couple sessions.
• Possess Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification.
• Possess experience working with individuals diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Possess Substance Abuse training or certification.
• Experience conducting risk assessments (suicide, homicide, etc.,).
• Proven experience and desire to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and professional environment.
• Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

Each application must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: September 30, 2026 - October 7, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Professional Development: The Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) Psychological Services Unit is committed to supporting the ongoing professional growth and clinical excellence of our team. As part of this commitment, PGPD provides:

• Licensure Renewal Coverage: PGPD covers the cost of maintaining active clinical licensure, ensuring clinicians remain in good standing without out-of-pocket renewal expenses.
• Professional Liability Insurance Malpractice/liability insurance coverage is provided, giving clinicians protection and peace of mind while delivering care to our officers and their families.
• Continuing Education (CEU) Support: PGPD funds continuing education credits required to maintain licensure, supporting clinicians in staying current with best practices in trauma-informed and forensic psychological care.

Job Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.