Therapist I/II, Grade 23/24
Salary
$80,070.00 - $128,198.00 Annually
Location
22880 Whelan Ln Boyds MD 20841 USA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
2026-00079
Department
Correction and Rehabilitation
Division
COR 42 MBHS Medical and Behavioral Health Services
Opening Date
02/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be Therapist I: $76,742 - $106,772; Therapist II: $80,070 - $118,746 and is based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is a civilian agency managed by professionals in the correctional field. To protect the public and citizens of Montgomery County by providing a wide range of constructive, professional correctional services for pretrial and convicted detainees. The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) is committed to providing equal and timely access to mental health treatment for all inmates in the Department. Services are provided by qualified DOCR mental health staff who have stood the rigorous expectations of accrediting bodies such as the American Correctional Association (ACA). In fact, the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) earned the "Facility of the Year Award" recognition for its excellent health care and innovative programs as well as for achieving 100% compliance with health care standards in 2007.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Therapist to work for the departments Medical and Behavioral Health Services Division with the incarcerated individual population. Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply. The work schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
What Youll Be Doing
The Mental Health Services section at MCCF is recognized for its excellent care and innovative programs that are offered to approximately 25% of the jails population who suffer from serious and debilitating mental conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
if filled at the Therapist I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field.
Experience: None
Equivalency: None
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment, and maintained by, the employee:
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
If filled at the Therapist II:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field.
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing.
Equivalency: None.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
For both Therapist I and Therapist II:
Possession and maintenance at all times of a:
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
Employee Wellbeing
We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.
Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits
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How many years of professional experience do you have rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one's professional licensing?
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related behavioral science field?
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Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID Class C drivers license from your state of residence?
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Do you currently hold one of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, or will you, prior to appointment?
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Which of the above licenses do you have? If none, type N/A.
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Do you have experience providing crisis intervention?
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Explain the experience you have providing crisis intervention. If no experience type N/A.
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Do you have experience conducting suicide assessments?
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Explain the experience you have conducting suicide assessments. If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience providing clinical therapeutic services?
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Explain the experience you have providing clinical therapeutic services. If no experience, type N/A.
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Do you have experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders?
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Explain the experience you have treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders. If no experience type N/A.
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Do you have experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs?
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Explain the experience you have working with individuals with behavioral health needs. If no experience, type N/A.
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Employer Montgomery County (MD)
Address 101 Monroe Street
7th Floor
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
Phone 240-777-0311