Part- Time Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Part- Time Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

OVERVIEW OF ATHENA

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients' Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees' Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers' needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently recruiting a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). This part-time position pays $35.88 an hour and is in Gaithersburg, MD. This role supports the Training & Education Division (TED) within the Montgomery County Police Department's Public Safety Training Academy and focuses on integrating mental health, wellness, and resiliency programming into training initiatives for public safety personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of Public Safety Health & Wellness Institute initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to integrate health, wellness, and resiliency concepts into training programs.
• Promote proactive mental health support, resilience, and well-being among law enforcement and public safety personnel.
• Provide specialized support related to trauma, stress, burnout, and other first responder-specific challenges.
• Integrate individual, group, and peer support services into training environments to reduce stigma around mental health.
• Support development of wellness-focused competencies across training and education programs.
• Ensure wellness principles are embedded into all TED learning experiences and curriculum.
• Conduct research and evaluate training outcomes; recommend program improvements.
• Deliver professional development and wellness programming for department staff.
• Stay current on emerging research and trends in public safety mental health and wellness.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and sustain wellness initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries and refer individuals to higher levels of care when necessary.
• Navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and adaptability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently; must be self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility and rapport with law enforcement personnel.
• Strong understanding of trauma, resilience, stress management, and burnout prevention in public safety environments.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while demonstrating empathy and care.
• Ability to understand and ad to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.

Education and Experience:

• Active Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) license required.
• Experience working with law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, or public safety populations required.
• Experience in training, curriculum development, instructional systems design (ISD), or facilitation required.
• High School diploma required.
• Experience supporting organizational wellness initiatives preferred.
• Research or program evaluation experience preferred.
• Advanced degree in counseling, psychology, or related field strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Standard hours of work are within Monday through Friday with flexible scheduling options
• Limited travel may be required; optional ride-alongs may be available but are not required. Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:
• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, w others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer's needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission. The benefits of working for ATHENA include:
• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account
• Pet insurance.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.
• Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Sick leave varies- be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party. ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities....Visit the Employer site for more details