Salary : $80,070.00 - $128,198.00 Annually
Location : 22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Correction and Rehabilitation
Division: COR 42 MBHS Medical and Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

About the Position

Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be Therapist I: $76,742 - $106,772; Therapist II: $80,070 - $118,746 and is based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Therapist to work for the department's with the incarcerated individual population. Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply. The work schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
What You'll Be Doing
The Mental Health Services section at MCCF is recognized for its excellent care and innovative programs that are offered to approximately 25% of the jail's population who suffer from serious and debilitating mental conditions.
• Providing direct psychotherapy
• Clinical Case Management
• Crisis Intervention
• Group Therapy
• Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation and
• Treatment for the inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, MD.

Minimum Qualifications
if filled at the Therapist I:
Education: Graduation 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.

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);
• Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC); or
• Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).

Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.

If filled at the Therapist II:
Education: Graduation 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.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counseling, 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
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.

For both Therapist I and Therapist II:

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
• Experience providing crisis intervention.
• Experience conducting suicide assessments.
• Experience providing clinical therapeutic services.
• Experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• 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.

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.
Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
01

How many years of professional experience do you have rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing?

• None to 1 Year of Experience
• 2 Years of Experience
• 3 or More Years of Experience

02

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?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class C driver's license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently hold one of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, or will you, prior to appointment?
• Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW);• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); • Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC); • Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT)• 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 NursePractitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric MentalHealth Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or• Licensed Psychologist

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the above licenses do you have? If none, type N/A.
06

Do you have experience providing crisis intervention?

• Yes
• No

07

Explain the experience you have providing crisis intervention. If no experience type N/A.
08

Do you have experience conducting suicide assessments?

• Yes
• No

09

Explain the experience you have conducting suicide assessments. If no experience, type N/A.
10

Do you have experience providing clinical therapeutic services?

• Yes
• No

11

Explain the experience you have providing clinical therapeutic services. If no experience, type N/A.
12

Do you have experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders?

• Yes
• No

13

Explain the experience you have treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders. If no experience type N/A.
14

Do you have experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs?

• Yes
• No

15

Explain the experience you have working with individuals with behavioral health needs. If no experience, type N/A.
Required Question