Mental Health Counselor 4

About the role

This W-2 fee for service Mental Health Counselor position includes responsibilities that span across the following affiliated organization, all under shared leadership: FOCUS # 1 Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center, LLC.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site individual and group counseling services to elementary school students during school hours
• Conduct initial mental health screenings and assessments for referred students
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system, in alignment with Medicaid, COMAR, and organizational guidelines
• Collaborate with school staff, student support teams, and families to develop effective behavioral and mental health strategies
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning support as needed
• Aid in referrals to internal and external providers, including psychiatric services, case management, and community-based supports
• Maintain compliance with professional licensure requirements, ethical standards, and applicable school district and agency policies
• Attend required trainings, CEUs, and supervision sessions to maintain clinical competence and licensure

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid Maryland licensure, including one of the following: Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC), Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT), Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF), Licensed Psychologist, Registered Psychology Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH), Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH), Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH)

Skills

• Proven working experience in counseling, including as a nurse, medical, mental health care manager, or a related job
• Excellent knowledge of psychotherapeutic principles, healthcare management, and reimbursement
• Previous experience with psychological aspects of care
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
• Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
• Compassionate with teamwork skills

Pay

Ranges between $52,000 per year to $104,000 per year paid on a fee-for-service basis for servicing assigned clients as scheduled. Commensurate based on credentials and experience.

Schedule

4–5 days per week, 8 hours per day, preferably Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.