The anticipated salary range for this position will be $81,047 - $124,842.
Montgomery County is locatedadjacent 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.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Therapist, supervisory to serve in the Crisis Center of Behavioral Health and Crisis Services.
Supervises day-to-day program operations in a 24-hour crisis setting, providing clinical expertise and direction for a wide range of presenting clinical issues. Plans, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of licensed therapists and other subordinate staff within the assigned program areas.
The individual selected for this position will be considered an “Essential Employee.” Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.
The selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-placement medical exam, drug screening, and a background check.
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: Four (4) years of professional clinical counseling experience including at least one (1) year at the supervisory/lead level.
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.
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties.
Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with the following experience:
Experience and proficiency in writing emergency evaluation petitions, responding to high acuity crisis evaluations in community stings, and working with hospitals and community Behavioral health providers in advocating for the most appropriate level of care for individuals in Behavioral health crisis.
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