Mental Health Therapist -Bi Lingual

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc.•Capitol Heights, MD

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for direct patient mental health treatment including intake, assessment and counseling and therapy with patients who have been referred for mental health services by another provider, school, health and human service agency or by the individual. Works with the contract psychiatrist to develop care plans and monitor patients who are on medications. This position is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

Licensed as a trained professional to provide mental health services. This can be an LCSW, a Master’s prepared psychiatric nurse, etc.
Board Certified
3-5 years experience providing individual and group therapy. Experience with medically underserved or special populations preferred.
Professional maturity, flexibility, and independence to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
Desire to work with medically underserved population.
Proficient in Windows Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with EMR software for care records.
Bilingual in Spanish is REQUIRED
Ability to read and interpret written or verbal documents and instructions. Ability to speak effectively to patients, employees and/or stakeholders of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in adolescent counseling and therapy is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

Reviews mental health referrals, and decides whether they are appropriate to the mental health program at Greater Baden.
Completes initial evaluation, and develops treatment plan as appropriate.
Submits information to state agencies as appropriate.
Provides individual and/or group therapy as appropriate to patients’ needs.
Maintains adequate records of therapeutic treatment plans, therapy sessions, and other contacts with patients and other providers.
Coordinates referrals to the psychiatrist, and assists the psychiatrist with patient care needs.
Conducts case management activities as necessary for clients.
Interacts with medical providers as needed for optimal patient care.
Completes encounter forms as appropriate in a timely fashion.
Complies with Joint Commission standards for ambulatory care.
Interacts with other agencies and community members as appropriate.
Submits information needed for credentialing files in a timely manner.
Participates in team/staff meetings; attends in-service meetings and applicable workshops.
Attends required meetings at Greater Baden.