Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

3 weeks ago


Silver Spring, United States YMCA Full time

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. is a cause-driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

  • Bilingual English/Spanish required
  • 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.)
Essential Functions
  • 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


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