School-Based Mental Health Therapist

School CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

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Job Description

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking compassionate, licensed mental health professionals to join our growing School-Based Mental Health Program serving elementary school students through our partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year.

If you're passionate about working with children, value collaboration, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive clinical team, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a member of our School-Based Mental Health team, you will:

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to elementary students in the school setting, with telehealth services provided when clinically appropriate.

Maintain the required minimum weekly billable service expectation while delivering quality, client-centered care.

Complete psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Develop and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Identify additional service needs and coordinate referrals for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychiatric rehabilitation services (PRP), or other community resources when appropriate.

Collaborate with parents, guardians, teachers, school personnel, and multidisciplinary treatment providers to support student success.

Participate in individual supervision, group supervision, clinical staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Maintain ethical and professional standards in accordance with Maryland licensing regulations and organizational policies.

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the School-Based Program.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.

Active Maryland License in Good Standing

  • LMSW
  • LCSW-C
  • LGPC
  • LCPC

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  • Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to successfully complete federal and state background checks.
  • Professional liability insurance (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Why Join Innovative Therapeutic Services?

At ITS, we believe that supporting our clinicians is just as important as supporting our clients. We are committed to creating an environment where clinicians can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Eligible Employees Enjoy

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match for salaried employees
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discounts through ADP
  • Free continuing education (CEUs) and professional development opportunities
  • Individual and group clinical supervision for LMSWs and LGPCs working toward advanced licensure
  • Collaborative and supportive leadership team

About Innovative Therapeutic Services

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a Maryland-based Outpatient Mental Health Clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Since 2009, our multidisciplinary team has helped individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral concerns, and other mental health conditions through evidence-based, client-centered care.

Our partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools allows us to expand access to mental health services by meeting students where they spend much of their day at school.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services to elementary students within a school setting, including telehealth when appropriate. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with school personnel and families to support student success.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and an active Maryland license (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, or LCMFT). Experience working with children or families is preferred, along with proficiency in EHR systems and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementCommunication skillsElectronic health recordsMental health counseling

Counselor Career Context

Innovative Therapeutic Services, ranks #6 of 28 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$80kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $70k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland218 active7,964 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 38% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 10% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,609 in the last 30 days1,452 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Innovative Therapeutic Services,#6 of 28 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,910 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Innovative Therapeutic Services,

Education Administration Programs
Somerset, NJ
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match for salaried employees
Paid Time Off and paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discounts through ADP
Free continuing education (CEUs) and professional development
Individual and group clinical supervision for LMSWs and LGPCs

Living in Bowie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$456k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,501/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
35 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.