Child and Family Counselor​/Therapist

Overview

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week;
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.

-4:30 p.m., with flexible scheduling available to meet client needs. Full benefits. Grant funded.

This position provides individual mental health therapy for children and their families referred to the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in response to potential child maltreatment. The role serves as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), participates in MDT meetings, and functions as a resource for trauma-informed approaches to working with victims. Responsibilities include developing and facilitating therapeutic groups, maintaining data and generating reports to support grant funding, and serving as the liaison for mental health contractual providers.

The position also develops internal policies and procedures, attends county work groups, and fosters relationships with community partners to support coordination of care. Supervision is received from the Child Advocacy Center Department Head.

Note:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. Total Compensation Package outlines are provided for the first year of employment as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options, including generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Vesting after 5 years of service; additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.)
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

• Conduct trauma-specific assessments to determine treatment needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor symptom reduction
• Conduct evidence-supported treatment appropriate for child clients and other family members
• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and engage in case review and case management
• Provide coordination and communication between providers and MDT members
• Serve as clinical consultant to the MDT and CAC staff regarding child trauma, evidence-based treatment, and secondary traumatic stress
• Collaborate with family advocates to support CAC clients when mental health concerns arise
• Coordinate with family advocates to facilitate timely and appropriate therapy referrals
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in the NCA Trak system
• Accompany children and families to court appearances and provide support throughout legal proceedings
• Advocate for clients at meetings with school staff and attend Individualized Education Plan meetings as needed
• Connect families with community resources and services
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support smooth referral processes for mental health services
• Attend and participate in county work groups related to child abuse prevention and mental health initiatives
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups such as teen support programs and community…