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The University of Maryland, Baltimore Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School Mental Health Program has an exciting opportunity for a Counselor or Senior Counselor position. The selected candidate will fill either role commensurate with their education, licensure, and experience. The Counselor or Senior Counselor position will provide a full continuum of mental health services (prevention, early intervention, treatment, and staff consultation) and supports to students enrolled in Baltimore City Schools. The individual will have access to and will be trained as part of their duties in a wide variety of evidence-based programs and practices to effectively support students and families.
The individual will provide a broad range of prevention, early intervention, and clinical services including:
- clinical assessments and evaluation (including diagnostic and safety assessments),
- individual, group, and family therapy,
- school-wide and crisis intervention, as needed,
- teacher, school team, and caregiver consultations, and
- classroom and school-wide prevention, education, and training regarding promoting positive student mental health.
The primary duty of the position is to provide mental health services and support across three tiers (mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention) on school sites. Services and support will include direct clinical services (individual, family, group therapy), school-based consultation with educators to promote student success in the classroom and school setting, mental health prevention activities including small group evidence-based programs, and mental health promotion at the classroom and school-wide levels. The position is responsible for managing referrals, triaging cases, maintaining client records, completing required billing documents, and completing other paperwork. As part of the array of clinical work, the clinician will provide more intensive mental health services for youth with DSM 5 Clinical Diagnoses that impact daily functioning and success at school. The clinician may also provide individual and/or group supervision to master’s level trainees working in the School Mental Health Program. This position may require some level of tele/virtual services, but predominantly is in-person at the school. This position is a 12-month position and services continue to be provided over summers.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Counselor
- The Counselor works under the supervision of a licensed professional and assists individuals, families, and/or groups in identifying, understanding, and decreasing the impact of social, emotional and environmental factors associated with mental illness, through the provision of a broad variety of direct services and programs. Work under the supervision of an LCSW-C or LCPC when any care provision is involved.
- Promote counseling services and generate referrals at the school site by building relationships with school staff, school teams and the school community.
- Assess risk through screening and interviewing clients, caregivers, and school staff (as applicable). Identify psychosocial conditions and needs and determine best course of therapeutic treatment.
- Evaluate, refer, and counsel individuals, families, or groups to assess needs and address issues. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to individuals or groups who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
- Document client(s) progress. Perform chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports and other accountability measures.
- Development of treatment plans and healthcare evaluations for a variety of mental health issues.
- Consult with other therapists, case managers and, if applicable, researchers. Provide work coordination and training to graduate and/or undergraduate level trainees in their clinical work.
- Works with National Center for School Mental Health to participate in projects that involve specific school site and evidence-based trainings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Counselor
Perform all duties of a Counselor including:
- Works independently with individuals, couples, families, and other groups to help them to manage and overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues. With the client as a participant, senior counselors use individualized treatment plans and a variety of evidence-based practices and programs to help process and address feelings, and behaviors; assists with helping consumers to achieve social-emotional-behavioral success and well-being. Must work under supervision of LCSW-C or LCPC if working independently when any care provision is involved.
- Provides training, guidance, and support to colleagues who are not fully licensed as mental health providers (e.g., LMSW/LGPC, graduate trainees).
- Implements evidence-based program and practices.
- Participates in special initiatives and serves on sub committees, special projects, and other leadership roles within the program.
- May supervise other counselors or trainees, per licensure.
- Assists in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.
- Responsible for review and submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement per licensure. Ensure all CARF, COMAR and program policies are followed.
- Responds to crisis at other school sites as part of a team for major traumatic events, as needed. Supports school and provides emergency petitions as needed (primarily for SMHP clients).
- Works with National Center for School Mental Health as part of clinical-research teams, supporting implementation in schools and providing feedback on interventions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Counselor
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Experience: None Required.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.
Senior Counselor
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Certification/Licensure: State of Maryland licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C).
Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others preferred.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Possess knowledge of best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies related to children’s mental health. Ability to perform position expectations in compliance with Maryland requirements, regulations, and laws related to working with children and their profession. Ability to maintain high ethical and practice standards and maintain awareness of trends and influences related to children’s mental health. Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology. Maintains productivity and uses knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base. Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for resolving problems and facilitating decision-making processes. Ability to manage complex interpersonal situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding and fairness. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and information obtained during treatment. Excellent organizational and/or work coordination skills. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with individual and/or family from diverse ethnic, racial and social-economic backgrounds. Ability to use measurable and evidence-based strategies for resolving problems and facilitating the decision-making processes. Effective interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with a diverse patient population using various evidence-informed interviewing techniques and consultative approaches.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act) and to understand implications of FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and state regulations. Ability to effectively interact with a diverse client population using best practice clinical techniques and consultative approaches. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Counselor Hiring Range: $64,000 - $71,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Senior Counselor Hiring Range: $73,000 - $81,000, commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3104D
Employee Class: Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Psychiatry
Job Posting: Apr 8, 2026
Unposting Date: May 8, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland, Baltimore Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, School Mental Health Program has an exciting opportunity for a Counselor or Senior Counselor position. The selected candidate will fill either role commensurate with their education, licensure, and experience. The Counselor or Senior Counselor position will provide a full continuum of mental health services (prevention, early intervention, treatment, and staff consultation) and supports to students enrolled in Baltimore City Schools. The individual will have access to and will be trained as part of their duties in a wide variety of evidence-based programs and practices to effectively support students and families.
The individual will provide a broad range of prevention, early intervention, and clinical services including:
- clinical assessments and evaluation (including diagnostic and safety assessments),
- individual, group, and family therapy,
- school-wide and crisis intervention, as needed,
- teacher, school team, and caregiver consultations, and
- classroom and school-wide prevention, education, and training regarding promoting positive student mental health.
The primary duty of the position is to provide mental health services and support across three tiers (mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention) on school sites. Services and support will include direct clinical services (individual, family, group therapy), school-based consultation with educators to promote student success in the classroom and school setting, mental health prevention activities including small group evidence-based programs, and mental health promotion at the classroom and school-wide levels. The position is responsible for managing referrals, triaging cases, maintaining client records, completing required billing documents, and completing other paperwork. As part of the array of clinical work, the clinician will provide more intensive mental health services for youth with DSM 5 Clinical Diagnoses that impact daily functioning and success at school. The clinician may also provide individual and/or group supervision to master’s level trainees working in the School Mental Health Program. This position may require some level of tele/virtual services, but predominantly is in-person at the school. This position is a 12-month position and services continue to be provided over summers.
Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Counselor
- The Counselor works under the supervision of a licensed professional and assists individuals, families, and/or groups in identifying, understanding, and decreasing the impact of social, emotional and environmental factors associated with mental illness, through the provision of a broad variety of direct services and programs. Work under the supervision of an LCSW-C or LCPC when any care provision is involved.
- Promote counseling services and generate referrals at the school site by building relationships with school staff, school teams and the school community.
- Assess risk through screening and interviewing clients, caregivers, and school staff (as applicable). Identify psychosocial conditions and needs and determine best course of therapeutic treatment.
- Evaluate, refer, and counsel individuals, families, or groups to assess needs and address issues. Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services to individuals or groups who are in or threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
- Document client(s) progress. Perform chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports and other accountability measures.
- Development of treatment plans and healthcare evaluations for a variety of mental health issues.
- Consult with other therapists, case managers and, if applicable, researchers. Provide work coordination and training to graduate and/or undergraduate level trainees in their clinical work.
- Works with National Center for School Mental Health to participate in projects that involve specific school site and evidence-based trainings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Senior Counselor
Perform all duties of a Counselor including:
- Works independently with individuals, couples, families, and other groups to help them to manage and overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues. With the client as a participant, senior counselors use individualized treatment plans and a variety of evidence-based practices and programs to help process and address feelings, and behaviors; assists with helping consumers to achieve social-emotional-behavioral success and well-being. Must work under supervision of LCSW-C or LCPC if working independently when any care provision is involved.
- Provides training, guidance, and support to colleagues who are not fully licensed as mental health providers (e.g., LMSW/LGPC, graduate trainees).
- Implements evidence-based program and practices.
- Participates in special initiatives and serves on sub committees, special projects, and other leadership roles within the program.
- May supervise other counselors or trainees, per licensure.
- Assists in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.
- Responsible for review and submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement per licensure. Ensure all CARF, COMAR and program policies are followed.
- Responds to crisis at other school sites as part of a team for major traumatic events, as needed. Supports school and provides emergency petitions as needed (primarily for SMHP clients).
- Works with National Center for School Mental Health as part of clinical-research teams, supporting implementation in schools and providing feedback on interventions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Counselor
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Experience: None Required.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the State of Maryland.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.
Senior Counselor
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Certification/Licensure: State of Maryland licensure as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C).
Supervisory Experience: One (1) year of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others preferred.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Possess knowledge of best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies related to children’s mental health. Ability to perform position expectations in compliance with Maryland requirements, regulations, and laws related to working with children and their profession. Ability to maintain high ethical and practice standards and maintain awareness of trends and influences related to children’s mental health. Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology. Maintains productivity and uses knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base. Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for resolving problems and facilitating decision-making processes. Ability to manage complex interpersonal situations with tact, diplomacy, understanding and fairness. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client and information obtained during treatment. Excellent organizational and/or work coordination skills. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team with individual and/or family from diverse ethnic, racial and social-economic backgrounds. Ability to use measurable and evidence-based strategies for resolving problems and facilitating the decision-making processes. Effective interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with a diverse patient population using various evidence-informed interviewing techniques and consultative approaches.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPAA (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act) and to understand implications of FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and state regulations. Ability to effectively interact with a diverse client population using best practice clinical techniques and consultative approaches. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Counselor Hiring Range: $64,000 - $71,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Senior Counselor Hiring Range: $73,000 - $81,000, commensurate with education and experience.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E3104D
Employee Class: Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization: School of Medicine - Psychiatry
Job Posting: Apr 8, 2026
Unposting Date: May 8, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health professionals in Maryland?
Johns Hopkins Health System, University of Maryland Medical Center, Sheppard Pratt, MedStar Health, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Baltimore VA Medical Center) are among the employers in Maryland with documented histories of sponsoring work visas for mental health professionals. Federally qualified health centers and community behavioral health organizations also sponsor, particularly in underserved areas designated as mental health professional shortage areas.
Which visa types are most common for mental health roles in Maryland?
The H-1B is the most common visa for licensed clinical social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists, as these roles typically require a relevant master's or doctoral degree meeting specialty occupation criteria. The J-1 visa is widely used for psychiatry residency and fellowship programs at Maryland's academic medical centers. Some employers in shortage areas also support J-1 Conrad 30 waivers, which allow physicians to remain in the U.S. after completing J-1 obligations by committing to work in underserved communities.
Which cities in Maryland have the most mental health visa sponsorship jobs?
Baltimore is by far the dominant market, anchored by Johns Hopkins, the University of Maryland system, and Sheppard Pratt. Rockville and Silver Spring in Montgomery County are also active, given proximity to federal agencies including SAMHSA and NIH. Annapolis, Frederick, and the Southern Maryland region have growing demand, partly due to federally designated mental health shortage areas that incentivize employers to recruit and sponsor internationally trained clinicians.
How to find mental health visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters mental health roles in Maryland by visa sponsorship status, so you are not sorting through listings that offer no sponsorship. Search by city or employer type to target Baltimore's academic medical centers or Montgomery County's federal health corridor. Migrate Mate also provides context on which employers have sponsored visas historically, which is especially useful for clinical social worker and psychiatry roles.
Are there state-specific considerations for mental health professionals seeking sponsorship in Maryland?
Maryland requires independent licensure (LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent) for clinical practice, and employers typically sponsor only after a candidate has obtained or is close to obtaining the relevant state license. Maryland participates in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which can ease mobility for licensed psychologists. The state's concentration of federally qualified health centers also means some positions qualify for loan repayment programs, which can make those roles more attractive even when sponsorship timelines are longer.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health jobs in Maryland?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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