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Two openings available as a part time Mental Health Therapist in the Family and Youth Services Center:

Therapist Position (20 hours/week) 

This clinical position is in the City of District Heights Family and Youth Services Center (YSB).  The Family and Youth Services Center is a small community-based mental health and outreach agency that provides individual, family and group counseling to children and families.  We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable clinician with a can do/team-player attitude who is dynamic, organized, and clinically sound.  This clinician reports to the Executive Director and is responsible in providing direct clinical services.

Responsibilities Include:

  •  Provide therapy to children and families including case management and information and referrals.
  • Conduct a minimum of two groups per year.
  • Maintain case records and administrative paperwork in compliance with the Center's and COMAR requirements.
  • Answer the phone and provide callers or walk-ins with referral information as needed.
  • Attend community events to promote the YSB, involving two Saturdays a year.
  • Must be able to work a minimum of two to three evenings a week.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in a clinical discipline such as Counseling or Social Work required.
  • Maryland Professional License or license eligible (LCPC, LGPC, LCSW, LGSW).  
  • Candidate must obtain licensure within two years of employment.
  • One or more years of experience providing direct clinical services to children, adolescent, and adults.

 Desirable:

  • Experience working with families in a clinical setting.
  • Experience treating victims of trauma and/or abuse and neglect.
  • Training and experience in Child Centered Play Therapy.

 Compensation:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Weekly group and individual supervision. 

Please forward letters of interest and resumes to Priscilla Souto, LCPC, Executive Director, soutop@districtheights.com  or fax to 301-350-3660

City of District Heights, Maryland - An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)


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