Bilingual School Mental Health Therapist, Linkages to Learning
Sheppard Pratt
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Salary
$62,400 - $87,838 / YEAR
Quick overview
The therapist will provide clinical assessments and treatment services to assigned clients and their families or caregivers, while also consulting with school staff to ensure a consistent response to mental health needs. Responsibilities also include completing all required documentation in a timely manner to maintain complete clinical records.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess one of several specific licenses at the time of hire, such as LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC. Additionally, proficiency in both English and Spanish is required depending on the assignment.
Job description
Linkages to Learning [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/linkages-to-learning/] is a comprehensive, school-based, prevention and intervention program providing a continuum of health, social, and community services to children and their families directly in the school setting. We help families secure needed resources and navigate the complexities of the behavioral health and social services.
What to expect.
We are seeking a bilingual (proficient in English and Spanish), licensed social worker or counselor to provide mental health services to children and their families.
Specific responsibilities include
- Providing clinical assessments and treatment services to assigned clients and their families or caregivers.
- Consulting with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to ensure a consistent response to mental health needs.
- Completing all required documentation in a timely manner and ensuring maintenance of complete clinical record as directed by policies and procedures.
What you'll get from us.
- At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
- Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure.
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions.
- 403b retirement match.
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
- Cross-discipline collaboration.
What we need from you. • Must possess one of the following at time of hire
- Licensed Certificated Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
- Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Dependent on the assignment, must demonstrate proficiency in English and Spanish.
WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Clinical Supervision
- 403b Retirement Match
- Grand Rounds
- CME Opportunities
- Licensing And Certification Preparation Assistance
- On-site Lectures