Licensed Behavioral Health Professional

Innovative Therapeutic Services • Cheltenham, MD

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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. The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional in Maryland with experience in juvenile justice settings, committed to delivering trauma-informed, ethical, and high-quality care. Onboarding and required training are expected to begin in February 2026, with staff assuming their full clinical roles effective March 1, 2026 . As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
• Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing (LCSWC, LMSW, 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
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality clinical care

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (salaried employees)
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay (salaried employees)
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level