Mental Health Provider

Maryland Connect

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About The Position

The Mental Health Provider will serve as an active member of the Community Health Center staff, collaborating on the oversight, development, and maintenance of mental health care protocols, providing direct care, and integrating national accreditation standards for school-based health centers. The provider will evaluate, diagnose, and treat clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. Duties include conducting intake and episodic evaluations, diagnosing mental health conditions, developing individualized care plans, and providing individual, group, and/or family therapy. Some evening and weekend hours may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or qualification as a Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure in good standing.
• At least one year of clinic experience providing outpatient counseling and mental health services.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in evidence-based practices.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
• Ability to travel to off-site meetings or conferences.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute, episodic, and chronic emotional, mental health, and/or behavioral concerns in accordance with current practice standards.
• Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions and contributing determinants using the DSM-5-TR.
• Collaborate with the Dean, clinic directors, and clinic staff to keep clinic protocols and care practices current and aligned with state and national behavioral health guidelines.
• Promptly evaluate, de-escalate, and manage clients experiencing distress, with emphasis on safety and health risk.
• Periodically collaborate with the Dean and clinic staff to plan, implement, maintain, and monitor accreditation standards and state requirements for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct intake and episodic evaluations, develop customized care plans, and provide individual, group, and/or family therapy.

Benefits

• Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits; details are available through the university benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level