Montgomery County MD
Therapist I/II, (Therapist, Adult Forensic Services), Grade 23/24
Montgomery County MD, Maryland Line, Maryland, us, 21105
Salary :
$74,390.00 - $119,104.00 Annually
Location :
22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Number:
2024 - 00137
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
HHS 60 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division
Opening Date:
08/22/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
About the Position
The expected salary range for the Therapist I role on hire is $71,299- 87,088.The expected salary range for the Therapist II role on hire is $74,390-106,093.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a therapist to serve in the Trauma Services Program of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services.
What You'll Be Doing
The Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, is recruiting for Therapist I/II position for the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) within the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
This position is full-time and located in Boyds, Maryland. The licensed Therapist will work for the department's Medical and Behavioral Health Services Division.The Therapist's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing direct psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis intervention, group therapy, and assessment and diagnostic evaluation and treatment for the inmates at MCCF.Work hours can be 8 AM - 4:30 PM OR 9 AM - 5:30 PM with a work schedule of Sunday through Thursday. Specific work schedules may be flexible and will be determined by the supervisor.Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, an interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.Generally, this position is covered by Employees' Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish, are encouraged to apply.?This position can be under-filled as a Therapist I.
Minimum Qualifications
At the Therapist I Level:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related Behavioral science field.
Experience: None
Equivalency: None
License Requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment, and maintained by, the employee: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); or Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
At the Therapist II Level:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related Behavioral science field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counselling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing.
Equivalency: None?
License Requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT); Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC); Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C); Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or Licensed Psychologist
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
Experience providing crisis intervention.Experience conducting suicide assessment.Experience providing clinical therapeutic services.Experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders and;Experience working with individuals with Behavioral health needs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
01
MQ Question THERAPIST I (002755)
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field?
YesNo
02
MQ Question THERAPIST I (002755)
Do you currently hold one of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, or will you, prior to DATE?Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT)Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C)Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of MarylandLicensed PsychologistYesNo
Required Question
$74,390.00 - $119,104.00 Annually
Location :
22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type:
Permanent
Job Number:
2024 - 00137
Department:
Department of Health and Human Services
Division:
HHS 60 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division
Opening Date:
08/22/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
About the Position
The expected salary range for the Therapist I role on hire is $71,299- 87,088.The expected salary range for the Therapist II role on hire is $74,390-106,093.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County's public health and human services that meet the needs of our community's most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a Department, we believe health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a therapist to serve in the Trauma Services Program of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services.
What You'll Be Doing
The Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Crisis Services, is recruiting for Therapist I/II position for the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) within the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
This position is full-time and located in Boyds, Maryland. The licensed Therapist will work for the department's Medical and Behavioral Health Services Division.The Therapist's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing direct psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis intervention, group therapy, and assessment and diagnostic evaluation and treatment for the inmates at MCCF.Work hours can be 8 AM - 4:30 PM OR 9 AM - 5:30 PM with a work schedule of Sunday through Thursday. Specific work schedules may be flexible and will be determined by the supervisor.Prior to appointment, all applicants must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, an interview, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.Generally, this position is covered by Employees' Retirement System, Group JK. If the successful candidate is an internal employee, retirement plan coverage will be determined at the time the job offer is made.Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish, are encouraged to apply.?This position can be under-filled as a Therapist I.
Minimum Qualifications
At the Therapist I Level:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related Behavioral science field.
Experience: None
Equivalency: None
License Requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment, and maintained by, the employee: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); or Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
At the Therapist II Level:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related Behavioral science field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counselling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing.
Equivalency: None?
License Requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT); Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC); Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C); Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or Licensed Psychologist
Possession and maintenance at all times of a: Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:
Experience providing crisis intervention.Experience conducting suicide assessment.Experience providing clinical therapeutic services.Experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders and;Experience working with individuals with Behavioral health needs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
MCG's Total Rewards
To promote your overall well-being and help secure your future, MCG offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Benefits include a wide variety of health and wellness plans, life insurance, flexible schedules, and time off for work-life balance. For most health insurance plans, MCG contributes 75% to 80% towards the premium. MCG's retirement plan contributions vary based on the plan's provisions. Below is a link to an overview of the benefits generally available to regular full-time and part-time MCG employees, including MCG's award-winning wellness program, LiveWell. For eligibility and plan details, please visit:
01
MQ Question THERAPIST I (002755)
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field?
YesNo
02
MQ Question THERAPIST I (002755)
Do you currently hold one of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, or will you, prior to DATE?Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT)Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C)Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of MarylandLicensed PsychologistYesNo
Required Question