School Mental Health Therapist, Youth First Care Program – Prince George’s County, MD

School Mental Health Therapist, Youth First Care Program – Prince George’s County, MD

Job Category: Therapists, Counselors, Addict Spc, Social W

Requisition Number: SCHOO
011142

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• Posted :
  February 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $62,129.60 USD to $92,680.22 USD

The Youth First Care Program is a school-based program that embeds mental health therapists into Prince George’s County Schools. Because our team works within the schools and services are free of charge to our clients, we can address many of the common barriers to therapy such as transportation and cost.

What to expect.

You will provide clinical mental health support to students and their families within Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conducting individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address personal and environmental obstacles
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• Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans
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• Collaborating with the school system and supporting families in accessing relevant community resources
  , while coordinating with local social service agencies when necessary.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
• 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

What we need from you.

• Must possess one of the following Maryland licenses at time of hire:
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

The full-time pay range for this position is $60,320 minimum to $87,838.40 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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