The University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a Counselor in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry’s Center for Infant Study. The Counselor works under the supervision of a licensed professional and assists individuals and/or families in identifying, understanding and preventing mental health problems in young children, supports family wellness in a pediatric primary care clinic and in an outpatient mental health clinic setting. The Healthy Steps Counselor provides caregiver support to facilitate the development of attachment, self-regulation skills, and family resiliency through one-on-one and group interactions.
This Exempt, Regular position offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.
Essential Functions
Provide integrated care services as a Healthy Steps Specialist on evidence-based, trauma-informed services to children age 0-5 and their families receiving care in the Pediatrics at Midtown Clinic.
Provide trainings and information to pediatric primary care team and professionals on infant and early childhood mental health including adverse childhood experiences, early childhood development and family resilience
Consult with Pediatrics at Midtown faculty and staff and will be a part of an interdisciplinary health team.
Provides screening and assessments for parents and children and develops person centered intervention and treatment plans for a variety young child and family issues
Document client(s) progress in the electronic medical record, perform chart reviews and generate notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, grant reports and other accountability measures.
Provides care management for families
Lead parenting groups on evidenced based and promising practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The position is accepting applications through Tuesday, October 19th. For more information and to apply, please see the job listing here.
Please contact Key Connors at kconnors@som.umaryland.edu with any questions.