What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Mental Health Therapist position at For All Seasons, Inc.?
Licensed Therapist
Job Summary
Join the team at For All Seasons, a respected non-profit Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center serving Maryland’s Mid-Shore region. In this role, you will provide trauma-informed clinical services to individuals, families, and groups using therapeutic modalities in which you specialize.
Licensed Therapists maintain a balanced caseload while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure clients receive high-quality behavioral health care. This is a permanent, full-time in-person position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling and maintain an active Maryland clinical license.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic services appropriate to the age, diagnosis, developmental stage, and mental status of assigned clients, including individuals, families, and groups
- Assess client strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences and develop a diagnostic impression using current DSM criteria
- Create individualized, person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with clients
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, authorizations, and other chart documentation
- Deliver direct behavioral health services (including psychosocial assessments, consultation, supervision, and individual, group, or family therapy) for at least 65% of allocated clinical hours per the established annual standard
- Participate in professional in-service training and community education programs
- Coordinate and complete referrals to appropriate community resources and maintain related documentation in client charts
- Collaborate with the treatment team to develop strategies and interventions that support positive wellness outcomes
- Attend regularly scheduled clinical supervision, preparing case presentations, questions, and ethical discussions as needed
- Maintain required state licensure, certifications, and continuing education
- Communicate clinical concerns with the Direct Supervisor and Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)
- Foster and maintain positive working relationships with leadership and team members
Required Skills & Abilities
- Ability to utilize culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to meet the diverse needs of clients
- Strong ability to work independently while managing a clinical caseload
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in rapidly changing or crisis situations
- Willingness to participate in agency meetings, supervision, and training
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time management skills
- Demonstrates professionalism and adherence to ethical standards in all work settings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to balance big-picture clinical goals with day-to-day responsibilities
- Strict adherence to HIPAA compliance and confidentiality policies
- Demonstrates accountability, urgency, and practical problem-solving
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed for assigned duties
Education & Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, or related field
- Active and good-standing clinical license in the State of Maryland
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person