Mental Health Therapist

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist

Reports To: Clinical Manager

Status: Exempt | Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Therapist will provide intensive crisis-based interventions and utilize the Trauma System Therapy (TST) approach to support children, adolescents, and families experiencing acute mental health crises. The role involves assessment, intervention, and stabilization of individuals in crisis to ensure their safety and facilitate access to ongoing mental health support. The therapist will work to address the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma and guide clients toward recovery. This position requires the services to be provided in-person with consumers and families in the clinic. Providing telehealth services are available on a very limited basis.

This position is under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, to ensure that services are being performed in compliance with MHRS provider regulation and as deemed necessary by the Department of Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities and Standards of Performance

• Must conduct a minimum of 3 services with and/or for the assigned consumers, families and collaterals
• Conduct thorough mental health assessments to identify immediate needs and risk factors
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans to address client needs effectively
• Facilitate family team meetings to address consumers ecosystem and needs
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions focused on crisis resolution and trauma recovery
• Collaborate with clients' families, schools, and communities to create a supportive environment
• Participate in continuous professional development and supervision to enhance clinical skills
• Coordinate with other healthcare providers, emergency services, and support networks to ensure comprehensive care
• Maintain detailed and confidential records of client interactions and interventions
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and review client care plans
• Stay updated with best practices in crisis intervention and mental health care

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Licensed as a mental health professional in Maryland
• Experience in providing crisis intervention services
• Experience working with trauma-affected individuals, particularly children and adolescents
• Prior experience working in an emotionally disturbed population is preferred
• Comfortable with serving as clinical lead for all consumers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in high-stress situations and make quick, effective decisions

THE PERKS

As a highly valued member of our dynamic team, we provide:

• Small caseloads (minimum 25 billables/week)
• Flexible work environment
• Bonus opportunities
• Extensive training with model experts
• The opportunity to work with children, adolescents and adults
• CEUs for Social Workers

** Maryland Family Resource, Inc. is an approved CEU provider for the State of MD Board of Social Work Examiners**

• Regular free training for the staff

License/Certification:

• Maryland LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC or Psychologist license (Required)

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in Program Meetings/Training.
• Attends weekly supervision
• Attend weekly consultations with model experts
• Attends and participates in assigned treatment planning meetings
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of client, staff and visitors
• Maintaining integrity and compliance
• Adheres to Ethical Standards and practices
• Demonstrates discretion when discussing sensitive issues
• Responds to others in a helpful, caring and empathetic manner
• Consult with the consumer’s support team to coordinate services to consumers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Excellent Driving Record
• Sound Ethics and Moral Judgment
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills and Time Management Skills
• Professionalism
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer Literacy

Compensation: The annual salary is $64,000 - $85,000 (40hours/week)

** This position is eligible for $3,000 Workforce Stabilization Signing Bonus**

**This position is also bonus eligible upto $1,200/month or $14,000/year**

If you have a passion for behavioral health, the desire to create meaningful impact, and are looking for a platform to achieve remarkable advancements in your career, we’d like to hear from you － Apply Now!

Maryland Family Resource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, in alignment with the guidelines of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position.

Pay: $64,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active DC LGSW, LICSW, LGPC or LPC license?

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maryland LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC or Psychologist license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyattsville, MD 20785

Salary : $64,000 - $85,000