Behavioral Health Therapist II, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Elkton

ChristianaCare$68K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active LCSW-C or LCPC license in Maryland
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in outpatient mental health settings
  • Compassionate and detail-oriented with strong clinical expertise
  • Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed care
  • Ability to build therapeutic relationships with diverse populations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices
  • Perform psychosocial evaluations for diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations
  • Collaborate with treatment team to develop coordinated treatment plans
  • Timely report updates on patient information to physicians and treatment teams
  • Identify and address milieu deficits effectively
  • Track patient referrals for services
  • Coordinate care with internal and external medical providers
  • Complete clinical documentation accurately and concisely
  • Participate in team meetings and clinical supervision sessions
  • Engage in continuing education for professional development

Benefits

  • Monday to Friday day shifts with no weekends or holidays
  • Potential remote work options based on patient demand
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Commitment to professional development through continuing education opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Details

ChristianaCare’s Outpatient Behavioral Health-Cecil department is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Behavioral Health Therapist II who demonstrates strong clinical expertise, trauma-informed care, has the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships with diverse patient population and has a deep commitment to patient-centered outcomes to support our site in Elkton, Maryland.

This Behavioral Health Therapist provides office based clinical assessment and mental health therapy services for a diverse caseload of patients.

Work Schedule:

  • Monday- Friday: Day Shift

  • No weekends or holidays

  • Remote options may be available but are not guaranteed. Availability of remote work is determined by patient demand and current departmental needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts individual psychotherapy with assigned patients and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.

  • Conducts psychosocial evaluations to provide diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.

  • Develops coordinated treatment plan in collaboration with other members of the treatment team.

  • Reports and updates pertinent patient information to physician and treatment team in a timely manner.

  • Identifies milieu deficits and assists in implementing appropriate measures to meet needs.

  • Tracks referrals of patients requesting services.

  • Ongoing coordination of care with medical providers and psychiatric providers inside and outside the ChristianaCare.

  • Completes clinical documentation in a concise, accurate, and timely manner with proper use of technology.

  • Participates in all milieu meetings, i.e., practice huddles, team meeting, clinical supervision, community meetings etc.

  • Participates in all assigned programs and attends all continuing education opportunities to meet job requirements and maintain current knowledge of the practice of psychotherapy and social work.

  • Completes work virtually, in-person and in multi-disciplinary set

  • Performs other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications:

  • Must hold an active Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) license through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, or an active Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) license through the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

  • 2 years or more of experience as a therapist in an out-patient mental health setting strongly preferred

At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.

Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location. 

Feel free to apply and come join us at ChristianaCare!

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Annual Compensation Range $68,161.60 - $109,054.40

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

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