Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Job Title: Mental Health Therapist

Department: DC Core Services

Reports To: Clinical Manager

Status: Long-Term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to fill the following position－

Mental Health Therapist (Clinic-Based) needed to provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Successful candidates must have experience in the outpatient setting and be available to work some evening hours. This is a hybrid position and requires that some of the services are provided in-person in our clinic

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:

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• Licensed or license eligible as a mental health professional in the state of DC and MD
• Prior experience working in an emotionally disturbed population.
• 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
• Experience working with trauma-affected individuals, particularly children and adolescents (applicable for specialty services only)
• Experience in providing crisis intervention services (applicable for specialty services only)

THE PERKS

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

• Small caseloads
• Flexible work environment
• Bonus opportunities
• Extensive training with model experts
• The opportunity to work with children, adolescents and adults
• CEUs for social workers, counselors, therapists and play therapist

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

• Regular free training to our staff

License/Certification:

• District of Columbia LGSW, LCSW, LGPC, LPC or Psychologist license (Required)
• Maryland LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, 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:

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

Payment:

• For the Clinic-based services, the payment is $45 - $60/session
• Prior experience in Speciality Services (Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Systems Therapy), the payment is $60 - $70/session

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. (MFR) is an EEO employer.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $60