School Based Mental Health Therapist

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is expanding throughout Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and we are seeking passionate and dedicated providers to join our growing family in our Gaithersburg, MD cluster for upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

Providers must be licensed in the State of Maryland (LMSW/LCSW-C/LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT). They will be responsible for providing mental health services to elementary-high school students in the school setting during the school year and/or via telehealth (break season).

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work
• Licensed LMSW/LCSWC/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 skills, and reliable transportation.
• The position requires flexibility, organizational skills, creativity, and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties

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 types of services such as PRP, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, or referrals for outside treatment based on client needs.

Participate in and complete evidence-based practice trainings as required by the organization and implement evidence-based interventions and treatment modalities in clinical practice.

Demonstrate fidelity to evidence-based treatment models, incorporating learned skills and techniques into client care and treatment planning.

Attend and participate in weekly/bi-weekly/monthly supervision, clinical staff meetings, clinical training, evidence-based practice trainings, and professional development activities as scheduled.

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement 401K option with company match for salaried employees.
• Paid time off/sick leave/holiday pay for salaried employees.
• Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Perks through ADP.
• Free trainings/CEU's.
• Board Certified Supervisors are available for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors and Licensed Master Social Workers who may need individual and/or group supervision hours.

Other Items

• The candidate must be willing to complete a federal and state background check upon hire and provide a professional liability insurance policy.
• The candidate must possess a current driver's license and have reliable transportation.

Company Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp. (ITS) is an outpatient mental health clinic that provides individual, group, and family counseling; psychiatric services for children and adults; and psychiatric rehabilitation services to children, adolescents, and adults.

We were designed in 2009 by a team of experienced mental health clinicians with a passion to provide treatment and educate individuals with behavioral challenges. ITS is committed to providing the best mental health and wellness services for our clients and their families to help them achieve a mentally healthier self.