Mental Health Therapist

Description

About Maryland Wellness

At Maryland Wellness, we foster hope, dignity, and growth by providing compassionate behavioral health and wellness services and the skills needed to strengthen lives, relationships, and communities. Our vision is a Maryland where every individual has access to behavioral health and wellness support that empowers them to heal, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

At our Berlin location, we are committed to serving a community where people look out for one another and trust is earned through consistency. We are looking for a provider who values those relationships as much as our clients do, and who is ready to be a steady, familiar source of support week after week. Our team is guided by values of Compassion, Commitment, Respect, Collaboration, Transparency, and Innovation, and we extend those same values inward, fostering a supportive workplace where staff feel valued, resourced, and able to do their best work.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Mental Health Therapist supports clients in developing cognitive, emotional, and social skills, building effective coping strategies for managing mental health symptoms and navigating life challenges. This provider collaborates with clients to create individualized treatment plans that outline both short term and long term goals, utilizing a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and circumstances. The Mental Health Therapist monitors and documents progress toward these goals, addresses urgent mental health concerns as they arise, and works closely with other members of the client's treatment team to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care. When appropriate, the Mental Health Therapist assists clients in accessing additional resources or higher levels of care to best support their wellness journey. All services are provided in alignment with Maryland Wellness' clinical standards and in compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines. We offer flexible employment options as a 1099 contractor or W-2 employee. This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Berlin office.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling with clients.
• Work a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week in our Berlin office.
• Complete a minimum of 25 billable sessions per week.
• Discuss onsite services with direct supervisor, if applicable.
• Review clinical information and caseload a minimum of twice per week to ensure accurate and up to date client information.
• Meet weekly, biweekly, or monthly with direct supervisor, or at a frequency determined by supervisor, for ongoing support to build caseload and meet job expectations.
• Optional participation in group supervision once per month.
• Utilize evidence based treatments that appropriately address the client's diagnosis and needs.
• Diagnose clients based on individual history, symptoms, and behaviors utilizing ICD codes.
• Identify needs and preferences of clients for treatment, and make recommendations for level of care, treatment goals, and needed services.
• Report any potential critical incident immediately to direct supervisor.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all documentation, including intakes and assessments upon admission, initial and ongoing treatment plans in accordance with COMAR regulations, group and one on one notes within 24 to 48 hours, referrals for additional services, and discharge summaries as needed.
• Communicate regularly and consistently with staff members and affiliate organizations regarding scheduling, documentation, and client care.
• Maintain scheduled client appointments based on an agreed upon schedule.
• Assist with mental health emergencies as needed.
• Be a positive representative of the organization by upholding standard messaging and its brand to clients, internal and external providers, referring partners, community affiliates, and any other external third party.
• Report regularly and on time to company wide staff meetings, assigned trainings or forums, clinical supervisions, check ins with supervisors and management, and appointments with clients, providers, or external partners, or make efforts to communicate any tardiness or absenteeism.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have one of the following licenses: LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW & LCSW-C.
• Ability to deliver quality of care in line with the local, state, and federal government laws.
• Ability to deliver quality care in line with the policies and expectations of accreditation bodies such as CARF.
• The ability to effectively build relationships with individuals of all ages, ethnicity, education, and work experience.
• Respect for individual differences and multicultural diversity.
• Maintains confidentiality and all regulations regarding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Exhibits professionalism and a friendly demeanor, and is a positive representative of the company.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with computers and technology as needed to input clinical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple clients and scheduling.
• Utilizes professionally accepted interventions and evidence based practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and therapeutic skills.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with clients and is willing to continue services regardless of client engagement level.
• Comfortable working a hybrid schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
• Reliable, ethical, and honest work ethic.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of two years of experience required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE:

Must have one of the following licenses: LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW & LCSW-C. Active Maryland license required.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours of PTO annually, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: ICHRA plan with employer reimbursement, giving you flexibility in choosing the coverage that fits you
• Life Insurance: Automatic enrollment into MDW's Term Life Insurance Plan at no cost to you
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment, with a discretionary company match available after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support available to you and your household for the professional and personal challenges that come up in life
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible employees have the opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation on top of base salary
• In office training and structured onboarding, including a supported 90 day introductory period as you settle into the role
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development support
• A collaborative, mission driven team environment, where staff are valued, resourced, and set up to do their best work