Therapist I/II, Grade 23/24

June 1, 2026

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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 - $118,746 and is based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. WHO WE AREThe <a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COR/MCCF/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COR/MCCF/index.html" aria-label="Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cor/mccf/index.html$montgomerycountydepartmentofcorrectionandrehabilitation">Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation</a> 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 FORThe Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Therapist to work for the department's <a href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COR/MedicalServices/Index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COR/MedicalServices/Index.html" aria-label="Medical and Behavioral Health Services Division - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/cor/medicalservices/index.html$medicalandbehavioralhealthservicesdivision">Medical and Behavioral Health Services Division</a> 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. <undefined> </undefined>The Mental Health Services section at MCCF is recognized for its excellent care and innovative programs that are offered to approximately 25% of the jail's population who suffer from serious and debilitating mental conditions.· Providing direct psychotherapy· Clinical Case Management· Crisis Intervention· Group Therapy· Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation and· Treatment for the inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, MD. 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: • Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); • Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC); or • Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT). 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: • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC); • Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT); • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC); • Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C); • Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or • Licensed Psychologist Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement. For both Therapist I and Therapist II: Possession and maintenance at all times of a: • Valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties.· Experience providing crisis intervention.· Experience conducting suicide assessments.· Experience providing clinical therapeutic services.· Experience treating clients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.· Experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs.

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