Mental Health Clinician

Salary: $73,654.00 - $158,877.00 Annually
Location : Largo, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10848
Department: Police Department
Division: BOA BOA CSSD DIVMNGR
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069040


Nature and Variety of Work
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 .

About the Position
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.
About the Agency

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.

Examples of Work
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.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement: The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement. The incumbent in this position is deemed "essential personnel" and is subject to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.


A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.


Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.


After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of my application. My responses will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications required for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions.

• Yes
• No

02


What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associate's
• Bachelor's
• Master's
• Doctorate
• Other

03


Which best describes your major or program of study?

• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Closely Related Field of Study

04


How many years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience providing professional mental health counseling services do you possess?

• I do not have any experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7-8 years
• 8-9 years
• 9-10 years
• 10 or more

05


If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
06


How many years of supervisory or clinical lead capacity, overseeing licensed or pre-licensed staff or multidisciplinary teams do you possess?

• I do not have any eperience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07


If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
08


Which of the following licenses/certifications do you possess? (If selected for an interview you will be required to present evidence of such license.)

• LCPC: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• LCADC: Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCP: Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• LCMFT: Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
• None

09


If you selected any of the options in the previous question, list the state and date of where you obtained your license and attach a copy of your license in your application. All education experience must be shown in the "Education" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" or missing licensures will not be accepted or reviewed, and your application will not be forwarded for further consideration. For no licenses put N/A.
10


Have you 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.

• Yes
• No

11


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the state and date the licensure was obtained and date of expiration.
12


Which of the following licenses/certifications do you possess? (If selected for an interview you will be required to present evidence of such license.)

• LGADC: Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• LCSW-C: Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
• LCSW: Licensed Certified Social Worker
• LMSW: Licensed Masters Social Worker
• LGPC: Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
• None

13


If you selected any of the options in the previous question, list the state and date of where you obtained your license and attach a copy of your license in your application. All education experience must be shown in the "Education" section of this application. A response of "See Resume" or missing licensures will not be accepted or reviewed, and your application will not be forwarded for further consideration. For no licenses put N/A.
14


Do you possess professional-level clinical psychological services experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

• Clinical crisis intervention
• Trauma counseling
• Completing debriefings
• Conducting educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions
• None of the above

15


How many years of experience do you possess in clinical crisis intervention and/or trauma counseling, completing debriefings, and conducting educational, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the management of stress reactions?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• None
• 5-6 years
• 6-7 years
• 7 years or more

16


If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the "Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
17


Do you possess knowledge and/or experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

• Experience conducting psychological evaluations and/or working within a law enforcement culture
• Knowledge of the principles of assessment and treatment of acute and traumatic stress reactions and disorders
• Experience conducting debriefings
• Experience conducting and developing in-service training
• Experience managing a crisis intervention scene independently
• Experience conducting risk assessments (suicide, homicidal, etc.)
• None of the above

18


If you selected any of the options in the previous question, describe in detail your experience to include dates and places of employment associated with your experience. All experience must be shown in the Work Experience" section of your application. A response of "See Resume" will not be accepted or reviewed. Write "N/A" if you do not have experience.
19


Do you possess training, certification, and/or experience in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) disorder training
• Substance Abuse training and/or certification
• None of the above

20


Are you able to work on a rotating, on-call schedule twenty-four (24) hours a day/seven days a week once monthly?

• Yes
• No

21


Are you willing to work in various locations within Prince George's County?

• Yes
• No

22


Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

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