Behavioral Health Therapist, Day Shift, Inpatient Behavioral Health

Adventist HealthCare • Rockville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center - Behavioral Health seeks to hire an experienced Behavioral Health Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Qualified candidates will be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. (Current AHC employees not eligible – see below under additional details.)

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work /Counseling or equivalent Master’s Degree in a recognized health field
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical social work experience, preferably in medical or behavioral health settings.
• Current licensure as LGSW/LMSW/LGPC in the State of Maryland or equivalent licensure.
• Proficiency in conducting substance use assessments with ASAM criteria.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience preferred
• Experience facilitating group therapy with adults and/or adolescents preferred.
• Strong skills in assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments and consultations on inpatient psychiatric units using ASAM criteria to determine level of care recommendations.
• Provide timely documentation and recommendations to the treatment team and assist with care coordination.
• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions on adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units, focusing on evidence-based interventions and recovery-oriented practices.
• Support the Adult PHP program by providing consults and leading groups as needed based on census and patient needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and care navigators, to ensure integrated treatment planning.
• Provide psychoeducation on substance use, relapse prevention, and coping strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources for substance use and mental health services to support patient referrals.
• Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state regulations, and professional standards of practice.

Benefits

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level