Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (Evenings and Weekends)

Innovative Therapeutic Services • Baltimore, MD

17h

About The Position

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to provide mental health services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. We are reposting our Baltimore-based position to expand coverage for evenings and weekends. This role is part-time, 12–24 hours per week, with evening shifts until 8:00 PM and weekend shifts from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The ideal candidate holds any of the following credentials: LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC in Maryland and has experience in juvenile justice or similar youth-focused settings. Candidates should be committed to delivering trauma-informed, ethical, and high-quality care.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
• Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing ( LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC )
• Minimum of 3 years counseling experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center preferred
• Experience conducting psychosexual evaluations preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy and assessments for 8–12 youth per week
• Perform suicide risk screenings within 2 hours of admission
• Complete psychosocial intake screenings, including the MAYSI-2, within 24 hours of admission
• Monitor the suicide log daily and provide daily visits for youth on suicide watch
• Review housing classification within 24 hours
• Follow-up for prior victimization within 14 days
• Sign all required clinical documentation
• Provide individual, group, and family engagement services, including supportive counseling at least every other week for 45–60 minutes
• Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups for youth (1 hour)
• Complete seclusion observation forms and crisis behavioral health referral forms in the youth’s record the same day
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted perks through ADP
• Free trainings and CEUs
• Board Certified Supervisors are available for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors and Licensed Master Social Workers who may need individual and/or group supervision hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees