About us

We are inclusive, collaborative, supportive and our goal is to value differences, and use them to heal. By using a wide barometer of professional resources from both within and outside the community, our counselors will strive to put people back in the driver's seat of their life. We have developed a broad range of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings — including military institutions, schools, and healthcare organizations. Our experience and efforts focus on treating anxiety, cultural issues, grief/loss, work stressors, and the inability to self-regulate moods.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Work-from-home days
• Flexible working hours
• Casual work attire

Duties

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health conditions
• Assist in the development and implementation of treatment plans
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
• Monitor and document patient progress and behaviors
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care
• Utilize medical terminology and knowledge of mental health disorders (ICD-10) in documentation
• Implement behavior management techniques to promote positive outcomes
• Support patients in developing coping skills and strategies for managing their mental health
• Provide crisis intervention as needed

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and staff
• Ability to collect and analyze data to inform treatment planning
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices
• Experience in child and family counseling (if applicable)
• Proficiency in medical documentation and record keeping

Qualifications

• A valid graduate/master level license practice under supervision as a Mental Health Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker, in the state of Maryland
• Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field
• Experience working in a clinical setting, providing individual, family, and couples therapy services
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to address clients’ needs
• Understanding of evidence-based practice models and ability to blend interventions into client care
• Ability to independently diagnose clients based on DSM criteria, and use evidence-based interventions to treat clients with mild to severe mental health issues
• Experience providing trauma-focused care is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload of clients efficiently while adhering to deadlines and state regulatory requirements
• Willingness to participate in clinical supervision and ongoing professional development is required

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $46.98 - $52.64 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice
• Telehealth

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lanham, MD 20706 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lanham, MD 20706: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lanham, MD 20706