Pediatric Mental Health Therapist - LCPC, LCSW-C, or Psychologist

Description

About Us:

The Pediatric Center of Frederick has been serving the families of Frederick County, MD and the surrounding areas since 1957. It is our mission to partner with our diverse families to provide comprehensive, compassionate, high quality pediatric care in a respectful, friendly, and culturally sensitive environment.

The Position:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional to join our thriving pediatric primary care practice. The ideal candidate will be experienced, collaborative, and eager to provide high-quality care to children and adolescents. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and adolescents and thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with our medical team to provide integrated behavioral health care.
• Conduct initial evaluations, triage, and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy -informed interventions, Parent Management Training, and brief interventions.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and maintain excellent communication skills, including timely documentation and billing.
• Provide culturally competent, family-centered care to a diverse patient population.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), or Psychologist (PsyD or PhD).
• Experience providing behavioral health care to children aged 5-18 years old.
• Proficient diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression.
• Strong skills in evaluation, triage, and development of treatment plans.
• Experience with delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Ability to work effectively within a medical team, ensuring holistic care coordination.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with behavior management for toddlers.
• Experience with Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Autism.
• Expertise in Parent Management Training and Brief Interventions.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in working with a wide range of patients.
• Ability to deliver family-centered care and support.