School-Based Mental Health Clinician (LCSW-C / LCPC)

Job Title: School-Based Mental Health Clinician (LCSW-C / LCPC)
Department: Clinical
Employment Type: Full-Time W-2
Minimum Experience: [e.g., 2+ years post-master’s with children/adolescents: confirm]
Location: Anne Arundel County, MD (school site assigned after award)
Compensation
Job Description (copy-ready)
About K&I Healthcare Services
K&I Healthcare Services is a CARF-accredited outpatient behavioral health provider serving Maryland communities from locations in Baltimore, Waldorf, and Landover. Our programs include outpatient mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation, supported employment, and in-home intervention for children and adolescents.
About This Opportunity
K&I is preparing a proposal to provide school-based mental health services to Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS). We’re recruiting a licensed clinician to be considered for an in-person school assignment, working directly with students and partnering with families and school staff.
Schedule
35 hours per week, fully onsite at an assigned AACPS school
Generally 7 working hours per school day, plus a 30-minute lunch outside working hours
Follows the assigned school’s calendar and daily schedule
What You’ll Do
Provide individual and group therapy to students in a school setting
Conduct crisis assessments, develop safety plans, and respond to student safety concerns following school and K&I protocols
Engage families and caregivers in treatment planning and progress
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, and student support teams
Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation and service records
Escalate concerns appropriately and coordinate with K&I clinical leadership
Protect student confidentiality in line with applicable privacy laws and school policies
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field
Active Maryland license in good standing: LCSW-C or LCPC
Direct clinical experience with children and adolescents [insert minimum years]
Experience with crisis assessment and safety planning
Reliable transportation to an assigned school in Anne Arundel County
Willingness to complete all AACPS-required onboarding, including fingerprinting, criminal background checks, employment history verification, and child abuse and neglect screening
Current CPI certification, or willingness to complete required training before assignment
Two professional references who directly observed your clinical work
Preferred Qualifications
Prior school-based mental health experience
Group therapy facilitation with adolescents
Experience coordinating care across schools, families, and community providers
Compensation and Benefits
85K – 90K
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Paid time off.
401(k) with 3% matching after one year of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
K&I Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected statu

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No