Overview
Join our dynamic mental health team as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive psychotherapy services, conduct mental health assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans to promote emotional well-being and resilience. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex challenges, including trauma, grief, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders, using evidence-based practices and compassionate care. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities, and via telehealth platforms.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards to accurately identify client needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, and art or dance therapy when appropriate.
- Provide individual, group, family, and child/youth counseling sessions to address a wide range of issues including PTSD, grief, addiction, gender issues, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and chronic pain management.
- Utilize crisis intervention techniques to manage acute mental health emergencies effectively while adhering to clinical ethical guidelines and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality.
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation in electronic health records (EHR/EMR), including progress notes, treatment planning updates, medical records, and compliance with clinical documentation standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for case management and coordinate care for clients with co-occurring disorders or complex needs.
- Engage in clinical research and data collection efforts to improve service delivery and contribute to best practices within behavioral health.
Qualifications
- Valid licensure as a Mental Health Therapist (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC) with current state certification or license to practice independently.
- Proven experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics in outpatient or inpatient settings.
- Strong knowledge of psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, behavioral therapy, and evidence-based practices.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder is highly desirable.
- Skilled in crisis management techniques including crisis intervention and behavior management strategies.
- Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), medical terminology, clinical documentation standards, CPT coding for billing purposes, and HIPAA compliance.
- Proficiency in telehealth platforms and experience providing remote therapy sessions is preferred.
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments using diagnostic tools such as DSM criteria; experience with inpatient or outpatient care environments is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills for client engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration; cultural competence is essential for serving diverse populations.
Embark on a rewarding career path where your expertise fuels positive change! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities in areas like social work practices, addiction counseling techniques, grief counseling methods, applied behavior analysis (ABA), art or dance therapy modalities, medical documentation standards, and trauma-informed care approaches. Join us today to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to transforming lives through expert mental health services!
Pay: $87,649.48 - $105,556.36 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you licensed in the State of Maryland to do therapy?
Work Location: In person
