Cornerstone – ACT Team Therapist
Cornerstone empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully into the community. We envision that each person we serve will have a meaningful life of their choosing. As the largest outpatient behavioral health agency in Montgomery County, we offer years of evidence based treatment experience to our consumers and practical training to our staff. Our robust training program allows therapists to develop and grow in the position and provides the basis for upward mobility within the agency.
Responsibilities of the Therapist
- Provide services and supports, such as individual and group therapy, that lessen or eliminate the debilitating symptoms of mental illness and minimize or prevent acute episodes of the illness
- Provide general case management services during meetings as required. For example: filling out paperwork, assisting in scheduling appointments and other general community support services
- Implement theory-based interventions to assist clients in overcoming functional impairments and maximize their individual potential
- Assists in managing emergency and crisis situations both on-site and in the community, through the use of risk screening and assessments and collaboration with other team members and community providers
Qualifications of the Therapist
- Master’s degree in Social Work or related degree, licensure in State of Maryland (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC)
- Experience providing mental health services and/or addictions counseling is required
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (as determined by HR) required. Must have access to a personal vehicle and be willing to use it for work purposes. May be required to transport clients in personal vehicle.
Our company offers a dynamic and collegial work environment, ongoing opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 3 weeks paid vacation, up to 500 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (bonus days). Eligible for health care (single and family) the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits and leave accruals. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match available. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position.
Cornerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Military veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have access to a personal vehicle that can be used for work purposes?
License/Certification:
- LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C in the State of MD (Required)
Work Location: In person
