Child and Family Counselor/Therapist

Child and Family Counselor/Therapist Job Opening

Salary: $63,209.57 - $107,456.27 Annually

Location: Winchester Hall - Frederick, MD

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Job Number: FY26-00404

Department: Child Advocacy Center

Opening Date: February 16, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA Exempt: Yes

Description:

We are seeking a Child and Family Counselor/Therapist to join our team at the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Frederick, MD. This position provides individual mental health therapy for children and their families referred to the CAC in response to potential child maltreatment. The successful candidate will be a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), participate in MDT meetings, and function as a resource for trauma-informed approaches to working with victims.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct trauma-specific assessments to determine treatment needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor symptom reduction
• Conduct evidence-supported treatment appropriate for child clients and other family members
• Participate as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and engage in case review and case management
• Provide coordination and communication between providers and MDT members
• Serve as clinical consultant to the MDT and CAC staff regarding child trauma, evidence-based treatment, and secondary traumatic stress
• Collaborate with family advocates to support CAC clients when mental health concerns arise
• Coordinate with family advocates to facilitate timely and appropriate therapy referrals
• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation in the NCA Trak system
• Accompany children and families to court appearances and provide support throughout legal proceedings
• Advocate for clients at meetings with school staff and attend Individualized Education Plan meetings as needed
• Connect families with community resources and services
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support smooth referral processes for mental health services
• Attend and participate in county workgroups related to child abuse prevention and mental health initiatives
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups such as teen support programs and community mentoring initiatives
• Maintain data and generate reports to support grant applications and ongoing funding requirements
• Serve as liaison to mental health contractual providers to facilitate appropriate referrals, monitor client progress, review invoices and reconcile dates of service with case documentation
• Develop internal policies and procedures for crisis and therapy services and MDT operations
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Current LMSW licensure issued by Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners or Current LGPC licensure issued by Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in human services, behavioral health, or case management
• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish (preference may be given)
• Additional licensed clinician certifications such as LCPC, LCSW-C or other closely related (preference may be given)
• Experience providing mental health treatment to children and families
• Experience using trauma-focused treatment interventions with children
• Certification in evidence-based trauma-focused therapeutic modality (preference may be given)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to consistently sit; occasionally stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions; rarely lift up to 20 pounds, push up to 40 pounds and pull up to 40 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is required to consistently work indoors; occasionally work in noisy environments and have potential exposure to infectious diseases; rarely outdoors

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)
• Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

Total Compensation Package:

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan)

How to Apply:

If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. Please submit your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.

Supplemental Questions:

1. Have you obtained a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling? Yes No

2. Do you currently have either a Current LMSW licensure issued by Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners or Current LGPC licensure issued by Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists? LMSW licensure issued by Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners LGPC licensure issued by Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists No, I do not have either license

3. Do you have at least 1 years of experience in human services, behavioral health, or case management? Yes No

4. Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.

5. Do you have proficiency in spoken and written Spanish? Yes No

6. Do you have any additional licensed clinician certifications such as LCPC, LCSW-C or other closely related? Yes No

7. Please provide additional information on the licensed clinician certifications that you currently have:

8. Do you have experience providing mental health treatment to children and families? Yes No

9. Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.

10. Do you have experience using trauma-focused treatment interventions with children? Yes No

11. Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.

12. Do you currently hold a certification in evidence-based trauma-focused therapeutic modality? Yes No