Community Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

The Community Mental Health Therapist provides clinical services through a school-based partnership with District Heights Elementary School (DHES) and supports agency-based mental health services at the District Heights Family & Youth Services Bureau (DHFYSB). The therapist delivers individual and group counseling, collaborates with school personnel, supports families, and contributes to agency programming, community events, and intern development.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Graduate Degree in:
• • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Or a closely related behavioral health field
• Maryland State Licensure (one of the following):
• • LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor)
  • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
  • LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker)
  • LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker)
• Eligibility to provide clinical services under Maryland state regulations
• Ability to pass standard background checks and fingerprinting
• Experience working with children, families, or in a school setting preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, and case-management skills

School-Based (DHES) Responsibilities

• Lead the DHFYSB Mental Health Partnership with District Heights Elementary School.
• Build ongoing partnerships with DHES administrators, teachers, and staff to support students’ mental health and socio-emotional needs.
• Coordinate with the school counselor to identify students requiring services; maintain a therapeutic caseload of 10–15 students.
• Lead or co-lead clinical groups as identified by the school counselor.
• Maintain the DHES therapeutic playroom, ensuring it is organized, safe, and well-equipped.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide behavioral/clinical support upon request by teachers or parents.
• Participate in IEP and 504 meetings as clinically appropriate.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant clinical records and communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
• Attend and participate in school events as a DHFYSB representative.
• Promote DHFYSB programs, events, and community resources within the school.

DHFYSB-Based Responsibilities

• Provide therapy and community-based support as part of the agency's clinical team.
• Attend weekly consultation meetings, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Maintain a caseload of 15 clients (as school schedules permit).
• Mentor counseling interns through session shadowing and skill-building opportunities.
• Support and participate in agency workshops, outreach events, and community programming.
• Track and report data related to the DHES partnership and overall service delivery.
• Submit timely monthly measurement/performance data.
• Maintain professional licensure requirements, ethics, and continuing education.
• Uphold all HIPAA and state/federal confidentiality standards.