Therapist- Parkville

Chesapeake Treatment Centers•Parkville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Treatment Center is a 29-bed residential treatment center for adolescent and young adult males in Parkville, Maryland. The center provides a continuum of treatment for youth experiencing complex mental health concerns, sexualized behaviors, trauma, substance abuse, gang involvement, and related issues. Its clinical programs include assessment, residential care, mental health, prevention, special education, and psycho-educational services. The program aims to help youth replace unhealthy thinking and poor decision-making with more adaptive, pro-social behaviors. The Clinical Therapist treats youth by reducing criminogenic risks, strengthening protective factors, and addressing the relationship between mental health issues and criminal conduct. The role uses a strength-based perspective, cognitive behavioral theory, and trauma-informed care. The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy for a caseload of patients, along with case management and treatment, discharge, and aftercare planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. The programs are accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO). Schedule: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with availability to work two weekend days per month.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Maryland board-certified licensed therapist: LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, or LCPC-C.
Ability to work two days per month on weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills preferred.
Experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents or young adults preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy for a caseload of patients.
Provide case management.
Develop treatment plans, discharge plans, and aftercare plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Collaborate with the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Collaborate with unit staff.
Complete patient mental health assessments as assigned.
Complete patient psychosocial histories.
Provide crisis intervention.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity when serving a culturally diverse and/or special-needs population.
Perform individual, family, and group counseling.