Mental Health Therapist (MD) LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW-C

Carter Isiaq Consulting•Burtonsville, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Solutions Mental Health is a community-based behavioral health organization operating across Maryland and the Washington, DC metro area. Founded on the belief that quality mental health and substance use care should be accessible to everyone, Clinical Solutions delivers clinical and wraparound services to some of the most underserved and high-need populations in the region — including individuals re-entering society post-incarceration and at-risk youth. Their model is comprehensive and community-rooted. Services span individual and group therapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, parenting support, academic and special education consulting, mentoring, and community-based counseling — all delivered by a team of licensed, committed clinicians who lead with both expertise and compassion. Clinical Solutions is currently expanding its geographic footprint and service capacity across Maryland and DC and actively building the clinical expertise to match. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization doing meaningful, tangible work in communities that need it most — and to grow alongside them. The Mental Health Therapist is a direct care clinical role responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling to Clinical Solutions Mental Health clients with mild to severe mental health conditions. Working across on-site, off-site, school-based, and virtual settings, the Therapist delivers person-centered, evidence-based care that addresses the complex social and mental health needs of individuals and families in the community. This role is ideal for a licensed clinician who is motivated by meaningful work, comfortable operating across multiple service environments, and committed to the populations Clinical Solutions serves. The Mental Health Therapist reports to the Program Manager, Outpatient Mental Health Clinic and works as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role.

Requirements

Active Maryland licensure as an LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW-C
Demonstrated understanding of how behavioral health priorities are administered under Maryland DHS guidelines
Ability to meet and maintain current Clinical Solutions credentialing and privileging requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document clinical work clearly and thoroughly
Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of client records
Knowledge of and adherence to all applicable licensure criteria, federal, state, and local legal guidelines
Flexible availability; must be available at least one or two evenings per week until 7:00 PM
Willingness to work with clients of all ages including children, adolescents, and adults
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to community-based service locations (home, school, etc.)
Ability to pass an FBI background check

Nice To Haves

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Clinician (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland
Prior experience providing therapy in a community-based, school-based, or outpatient behavioral health setting
Experience providing family therapy and working with minor clients and their guardians
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities for mental health and substance use disorders
Experience serving returning citizens and/or at-risk youth populations
Bilingual language skills are a plus
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) or EMR documentation in a behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

Manage an authorized caseload; 32 sessions per week are required
Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy to clients with mild to severe mental health conditions across a range of settings including on-site, off-site, school-based, and virtual (as determined at time of initial employment)
Complete initial assessments, maintain progress notes, and develop and update treatment plans for all clients on caseload
Assess clients' mental and behavioral health status through interviews, observations, standardized assessments, and collaboration with other team members
Develop and implement treatment plans based on diagnostic assessment, clinical experience, and evidence-based knowledge
Conduct initial family assessments and refer clients and family members to community resources or specialists as clinically indicated
Complete family sessions for all minor clients
Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services and resolve problems in crisis and emergency situations
Identify clients with urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, psychosis) and make appropriate referrals to emergency or psychiatric treatment facilities
Consult with the medical director and other providers regarding complex cases and prescribed medications
Obtain information about community mental health needs and resources to inform and enhance therapeutic care
Plan and support outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services
Maintain confidentiality of all records relating to client treatment in compliance with HIPAA
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation including all required billing information; enter notes into the EHR/EMR system in a timely fashion
Participate in team management and collaborative approaches to patient care
Maintain and update professional knowledge and clinical proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, and professional development activities
Must be willing to go into the community (home, school, and other settings)
Must work with children of all ages as well as adults
Perform other duties as assigned