Trauma Therapist Therapist I/II , Grade 23/24

Montgomery County MD
US - Maryland - Rockville
January 27, 2025

Salary : $77,738. 00 - $124,464. 00 Annually
Location : 1301 Piccard Dr Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2024 - 00413
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Division: HHS 60 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services Division
Opening Date: 12/05/2024
Closing Date: 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt

About the PositionThe salary range for the Therapist I role upon hire is $74,507-$93,843The salary range for the Therapist II role upon hire is $77,738-$115,761.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent 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.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Therapist II to serve in Trauma Services in Behavioral Health and Crisis Services.
What You'll Be Doing
Therapist provides assessment, individual and group therapy to primarily a caseload of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and general crime including homicide, physical assault, hate crimes, etc. , and their families.

Therapist also provides assessment and counselling with court-ordered victims and male/female offenders of partner violence, as well as crisis intervention and management.

Therapist assesses the need for psychiatric consultation and refers to the psychiatrist as needed.

Therapist coordinates with victim assistants in cases with civil and criminal justice involvement or crime victim compensation issues.

Therapist maintains all records per HIPAA, VAWA/FPSA standards of confidentiality and thoroughly documents all contacts.

This position can be under-filled as a Therapist I.

Minimum QualificationsTherapist I Level:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counselling 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); or
Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
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.
Therapist II Level:
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 Menta lHealth Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or
Licensed Psychologist
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
We will use interview preference criteria:

Experience providing psychosocial assessment, therapy, and case management services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and general crimes.

Ability to be flexible, work required evenings.

Ability to provide services in multiple locations.

Ability to work in a collaborative and coordinated environment with Criminal Justice agencies and other HHS and on-profit agencies.

Bilingual in Spanish Preferred.

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.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at OHR@montgomerycountymd. gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

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 minim.

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