Mental Health Counselor

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The specific statements shown in each section of this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to perform the job successfully. Job responsibilities may be modified or expanded over time, and the company will inform the employee of any such changes.

This W-2 fee‑for‑service Mental Health Counselor position includes responsibilities that span across the following affiliated organization, all under shared leadership: FOCUS # 1 Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center, LLC.

You will maintain a single W-2 employment relationship with the organization and will receive payroll compensation based on the time worked and services provided. This means you will be an official employee of one company, with all hours, responsibilities, and compliance obligations tracked under that entity.

This role is structured as a fee‑for‑service position and will require approximately 40 hours per week to complete the services allocated to Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center, LLC. Day‑to‑day supervision and scheduling will be coordinated centrally to support integrated care, and the organization will manage all onboarding, HR, payroll, and compliance processes in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Regardless of the option chosen below, the majority of assigned clients will receive services in school‑based or inter‑school office settings only.

• Up to 15 Category B or E clients to be serviced at Prettyboy Elementary School in Baltimore County at 19810 Middletown Road, Freeland MD 21053

4–5 days per week, 8 hours per day, preferably Monday to Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.

Ranges between $52,000 per year to $104,000 per year paid on a fee‑for‑service basis for servicing assigned clients as scheduled. Commensurate based on credentials and experience.

This position is eligible for standard W-2 employee benefits, including but not limited to those outlined in the Company’s official benefits package. Eligibility and participation are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Full details are provided in the current benefits package documentation.

Up to 10% of the time (interoffice and site‑based).

The School‑Based Mental Health Counselor is a W-2 employee responsible for providing direct mental health services to elementary school students at Prettyboy Elementary School in Baltimore County Public Schools. The counselor works on‑site during the school day and follows the school calendar.

This role provides individual and small group counseling, mental health screenings and assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention using developmentally appropriate, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and evidence‑based practices. Services support students experiencing emotional, behavioral, and co‑occurring mental health concerns, with interventions adapted for the elementary school setting.

The counselor collaborates with school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote student social‑emotional development, behavioral regulation, and academic engagement, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring compliance with school, program, and regulatory requirements.

• Expected to provide services for up to 15 clients, some seen thrice and some twice a week. If services are rendered timely, there will be a total of approximately 40 sessions a week.
• Provide on‑site individual and group counseling services to elementary school students during school hours.
• Conduct initial mental health screenings and assessments for referred students.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record system, in alignment with Medicaid, COMAR, and organizational guidelines.
• Collaborate with school staff, student support teams, and families to develop effective…