Job Title: School-Based Mental Health Clinician (LCSW-C / LCPC)
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full-Time W-2
Minimum Experience: [e.g., 2+ years post-master's with children/adolescents: confirm]
Location: Anne Arundel County, MD (school site assigned after award)
Compensation
Schedule
- 35 hours per week, fully onsite at an assigned AACPS school
- Generally 7 working hours per school day, plus a 30-minute lunch outside working hours
- Follows the assigned school's calendar and daily schedule
What You'll Do
- Provide individual and group therapy to students in a school setting
- Conduct crisis assessments, develop safety plans, and respond to student safety concerns following school and K&I protocols
- Engage families and caregivers in treatment planning and progress
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and student support teams
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and service records
- Escalate concerns appropriately and coordinate with K&I clinical leadership
- Protect student confidentiality in line with applicable privacy laws and school policies
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field
- Active Maryland license in good standing: LCSW-C or LCPC
- Direct clinical experience with children and adolescents [insert minimum years]
- Experience with crisis assessment and safety planning
- Reliable transportation to an assigned school in Anne Arundel County
- Willingness to complete all AACPS-required onboarding, including fingerprinting, criminal background checks, employment history verification, and child abuse and neglect screening
- Current CPI certification, or willingness to complete required training before assignment
- Two professional references who directly observed your clinical work
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior school-based mental health experience
- Group therapy facilitation with adolescents
- Experience coordinating care across schools, families, and community providers
Compensation and Benefits
85K - 90K
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with 3% matching after one year of employment.
