Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology from an accredited institution
Current Maryland license to practice (LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC)
At least one year of experience in the mental health field
Experience with therapeutic services for children and families preferred
Bilingual proficiency is a plus
Responsibilities
Provide direct psychotherapy to individuals and families
Conduct intake and diagnostic assessments
Create and update individualized treatment plans
Participate in staff meetings regularly
Consult and train school staff on student mental health issues
Collect mental health outcomes data for performance monitoring
Maintain a 70% direct service requirement
Benefits
On-site position with a 40-hour work week
Opportunity to work within the education sector
Collaboration with social services team for comprehensive care
Potential for professional development through consultations and trainings
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinicans to serve the Students in Baltimore City/County Middle and High Schools. This is a 40 hour a week, on-site position. You will be be required to bill no less than 25 billable hours weekly. Bilingual a plus! SPECIFIC ROLES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST INCLUDE:
Psychotherapy to individuals & Families
Providing direct therapeutic counseling services to clients
Collaborating with our social services team to deliver the best possible comprehensive care
Establishing and maintaining empowering, trusting relationships with youth, adults and their families through individual, family, and group psychotherapy
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Therapist will be responsible for providing:
Provides direct mental health services to include intake/diagnostic assessment, individual, family and group therapy,and crisis intervention as needed.
Completes individualized treatment plan, treatment plan updates as well as timely documentation to support services rendered.
Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Provides consultation and training for school staff regarding mental health issues of students (as required).
Participates in the collection of mental health outcomes data to be used for monitoring the overall performance and effectiveness of services provided.
Maintain 70% direct service requirement.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in social work, counseling or psychology from an accredited college or university and current license to practice (LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland and at least one year experience in the mental health field. Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families preferred. At least one year post-graduate experience preferred. $35-45 per session, depending relevant on experience.
As a Mental Health Therapist you will apply your experience to address and care for the needs of our clients.
