Bilingual Cultural Responsive Therapist - Youth First Care Program - Prince George's County, MD
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health
Bilingual Cultural Responsive Therapist - Youth First Care Program - Prince George's County, MD
Role:
Bilingual Cultural Responsive Therapist - Youth First Care Program - Prince George's County, MD at Sheppard Pratt. The Youth First Care Program is a school-based program through Sheppard Pratt that embeds mental health therapists directly within Prince George’s County Schools. By providing services on-site and free of charge, the program helps overcome common barriers to therapy, such as transportation and cost, making mental health support more accessible to students.
You will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health support to youth and families within Prince George’s County Schools. The role requires delivering culturally relevant interventions, collaborating with clinical teams, case managers, and community partners, and developing interventions that promote holistic wellness from a client-centered, school-based, and community-focused perspective. This position is bilingual (English and Spanish) and requires licensure in Maryland.
Responsibilities- Conduct assessments to tailor treatment plans and engage with clients, families, and support systems.
- Facilitate wellness activities and educational outreach, focusing on stigma reduction and mental health awareness.
- Address barriers to treatment engagement and contribute to the development of culturally relevant prevention materials.
- Act as a liaison for obtaining culturally sensitive services and participate in case management and team planning.
- Provide clinical assessments, therapy, crisis services, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
- Deliver services in various settings, including offices, client homes, and other community environments.
- Must be licensed in Maryland as one of the following:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). - Fluency in both English and Spanish.
- A driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
- Experience working with at-risk adolescents and families is preferred.
The pay range for this position is $60,320 minimum to $87,838.40 maximum. Pay is determined by factors including license status, experience, and related qualifications.
What you’ll get from us- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure/certification preparation
- Free clinical supervision for licensure candidates
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- Cross-discipline collaboration
Location:
Lanham, MD area (within Prince George’s County Schools). This listing does not imply employment is open in perpetuity; verify current status with Sheppard Pratt.
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