Licensed Mental Health Professional

Title: Licensed Mental Health Professional/School Counselor: Special Education + Signing Bonus

Position Type: Full-time (10-month school year position, renewable each year)

• Note: This role is based on a 10-month school year contract aligned with the academic calendar. While there may be opportunities to work during summer school, this is considered above and beyond the standard contract. Please note this structure, especially for licensed professionals, as it may differ from other types of year-round roles and impact the annual salary perspective.

Work Location: Laurel, MD

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program and this role qualifies for a $2,500 sign on bonus!

• Benefits Overview: PHILLIPS Programs offers comprehensive benefits, including group health, dental, and vision insurance, fully paid life and long-term disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare. Additional benefits include a 403(b)-retirement savings plan, paid sick/personal leave, reimbursement for professional fees, and funds for degree program coursework. Employees also enjoy access to an Employee Assistance Program, legal assistance, gym membership discounts, and various employee discounts at local stores.

What the Licensed Mental Health Professional/School Counselor does:

• Working in collaboration with a skilled team of colleagues, the School Counselor provides individual and group counseling to students and develops/implements an individualized therapeutic program (part of the IEP) for each student receiving services. The School Counselor coordinates educational services and counseling services with instructional staff and outside agencies. In addition, the School Counselor:
• Develops rapport and communicates with families as needed.
• Maintains documentation, session notes, billing, and service trackers for each student on their caseload as required and writes quarterly progress reports.
• Communicates with other staff as appropriate regarding pertinent case issues, informs and coordinates with staff on student's educational treatment team regarding pertinent case issues and provides consultation to staff regarding issues related to counseling and family contact.
• Serves as a resource for counseling materials and methods to teaching staff.
• Assists in the development of individualized educational/behavioral programming for some students with their educational treatment team.
• Assists with staff training as needed.
• Completes verbal and formal assessments as needed for mental health crisis situations.

What the Counselor/Therapist brings to the team:

Clinical Master’s level OR State license in one of the following areas (Supervision available for those working towards licensure):

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Master Social Worker
• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
• Licensed Professional Counselor

PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.