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)