Contracted School Based Mental Health Therapist

Overview

Now Hiring for the 2025–2026 School Year:
Join Our Team of School-Based Mental Health Clinicians. Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is growing and expanding its mental health services within Anne Arundel County Public Schools. We are looking for passionate, dedicated Licensed Clinicians and Clinical Social Workers to serve elementary school students in the Severna Park, MD cluster for the 2025–2026 school year.

Clinicians must be licensed in the State of Maryland (LMSW/LCSW-C/LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT) and will provide mental health services to Anne Arundel County Public Schools students (ages 4+) in the school setting and/or via telehealth.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work
• Licensed LMSW/LCSW-C/LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT in the State of Maryland (active and in good standing)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, internet, EHR/EMR; excellent oral and written communication; reliable transportation
• Flexibility, organizational skills, creativity, and self-sufficiency

• Complete a minimum weekly billable hours by providing individual, family, and/or group therapy in a school setting (telehealth when needed)
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of client psychosocial evaluations/reassessments, progress notes, treatment plans, discharge/transition summaries, charts, and weekly billing sheets
• Assess and develop individual treatment plans semi-annually
• Assess clients’ needs for other services such as PRP, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, or referrals for outside treatment
• Attend and participate in weekly/bi-weekly/monthly supervision, clinical staff meetings, and clinical training/professional development
• Other duties as assigned

• Employee Assistance Program;
  Discounted Perks through ADP
• Free trainings/CEUs
• Board Certified Supervisors available for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors and Licensed Master Social Workers for supervision hours

• Willingness to complete a federal and state background check upon hire
• Provide a professional liability insurance policy
• Possess a current driver’s license and have reliable transportation

Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp. (ITS) is an outpatient mental health clinic offering individual, group, and family counseling; psychiatric services for children and adults; and psychiatric rehabilitation services for children, adolescents, and adults. ITS was established in 2009 by a team of experienced mental health clinicians to provide treatment and educate individuals with behavioral challenges. ITS is committed to delivering high-quality mental health and wellness services to clients and their families.