Description

Job Description

The University of Maryland School of Medicine's Division of Child Psychiatry has an exciting opportunity for a Counselor to join the Center for Infant Study.

The mission of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is to support the positive development of children and wellness of families. We accomplish this through a "Family- Centered" approach, with strong collaboration with community stakeholders (parent consumers, family advocates, community providers, and child-serving agency leaders) to respond to their needs and priorities.

As child mental health experts, our focus spans from prevention strategies the promote resilience to innovative treatments that address complex and serious behavioral health concerns. Our faculty includes expert clinicians and scientist who are leaders in child mental health clinical care, research and training.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• The Counselor works under the supervision of a licensed professional and assists individuals and/or families identifying, understanding, and decreasing the impact of mental health problems in young children and supports family wellness in a family medicine clinic, early education setting, and in an outpatient mental health clinic. The counselor provides young child, their caregivers, and providers support to facilitate the development of attachment, self-regulation skills, and family resiliency through one-on-one and group interactions.
• Provides integrated care services as a Healthy Steps Specialist on evidence-based, trauma-informed services to pregnant persons and children ages 0-5, and their families receiving care in the Family Medicine Clinic.
• Provides screenings and assessments for parents and children and develops person-centered treatment plans for a variety of young children and family issues in an outpatient clinic and in Early Head Start centers.
• Provides consultation, trainings, and information to Family Medicine, Early Head Start and early education providers and trainees.
• Documents client(s) progress in the electronic medical records. Performs chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, grant reports and other accountability measures.
• Develops and provides care management plans for families.
• Facilitates training for parenting groups on evidence-based practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) or Licensed Graduate professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $59,000 - $66,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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