Summary
Location
Silver Spring
Type
full-time
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About this role
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Position: Mental Health Therapist Salary: $75,000
YMCA Youth & Family Services is seeking a dynamic self-motivated clinician to join our mission to promote strong kids, strong families and strong communities. You will become part of a highly skilled team of professionals making a difference working with youths and families in the community to remove barriers to mental health treatment.
About the Job
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications and Skills:
- 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.)
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Working Conditions:
- MHTs work on site in MCPS school building as12-month employees
- MHT must have the ability to drive between sites as needed (mileage reimbursed) and access to a vehicle
- MHTs must work when school is in session, but also have flexibility to accommodate parent schedules for family therapy, consultation etc. during evenings or other hours when needed
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits (health, vision, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance)
- Free YMCA full membership for employee and family
- Liability Insurance paid by employer
- Continuing Education (CEUs) paid by employer
- Weekly supervision for licensure paid by employer
- Manageable caseload (19-21)
- Regular clinical and team meetings for collaboration and support
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer and values a range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We strive to be a welcoming organization where all staff, members, and communities feel respected, supported, and that they belong.
Other facts
About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
What you'll do
- The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions to youth, families, and groups. They conduct evaluations, provide counseling, and collaborate with educators and other professionals.
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