Mental Health Therapist Level I (School-Based Program)

Job overview

The Mental Health Therapist Level I (School-Based Program) role is hybrid, with in-person work at schools designated by Prince George’s Public Schools and La Clínica del Pueblo’s Hyattsville clinic in Hyattsville, MD, alongside remote work. The salary is $70,000–$80,000 per year. The role supports the School-Based Mental Health Program within Behavioral Health, providing care and collaborating with school teams and families. The therapist provides counseling, therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment planning for students and families. The role also supports program development, coordinates with school and community partners, and contributes to quality care and program goals through documentation, meetings, and clinical supervision of social work interns.

What you'll do

• Provide counseling, therapy, assessments, crisis intervention, and treatment plans for students and families
• use therapeutic approaches according to client needs
• assist with referrals, consent forms, screenings, and evaluation tools
• coordinate with medical providers, case managers, teachers, counselors, and principals
• maintain clinical documentation and appointment tracking
• participate in program and community meetings
• provide requested data reports
• help recruit, train, and clinically supervise interns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health therapist level i

school-based program

behavioral health

hybrid

hyattsville md

$70,000–$80,000/year

student counseling

family therapy

crisis intervention

maryland licensure

spanish-english preferred

school collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires Maryland licensure as LICSW, LGSW, LCPC, or LGPC; the posting also describes eligibility for specified Maryland licenses and willingness to obtain equivalent DC licensure if requested. Spanish-English bilingual fluency is strongly preferred.

About the employer

La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.