Mental Health Therapist

Briya Public Charter School

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Therapist works in Mary’s Center’s outpatient behavioral health clinic. The MH Therapist is responsible for providing core services including mental health assessment, treatment planning, and individual and family psychotherapy. The center is seeking full-time therapists and offers a bilingual bonus.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology or related field.
• An entry-level license (LMSW or LGPC) to practice psychotherapy in the District of Columbia or Maryland (depending on job site).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Explain therapist’s role and client rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Complete a diagnostic assessment on all clients referred, gathering information from referral source, client chart and other pertinent sources, including family members and past providers of care.
• Determine DSM-5 diagnosis.
• Complete treatment plan and authorizations for services as required by individual insurance payers.
• Provide individual and family therapy to assist clients in their insight development and achievement of personal goals identified in treatment planning process.
• Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information.
• Maintain client records that are accurate, comprehensive, and adhere to documentation policies and billing timelines.
• Meet weekly productivity standards as set by Director.
• Engage families and significant others as needed to support treatment goals.
• Apply crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize clients.
• Maintain monthly statistics and provide reports as needed to Director.
• Participate in weekly case reviews of clients in peer group supervision.
• Accept and integrate the family’s values and culture into services.
• Provide 24-hour on-call phone support to clients in rotation with other therapists, 1-2 weeks per year or more as needed.
• Identify and participate in other trainings or committees that can further enhance professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 2-3 Days required in office (as participants needs dictate).
• 4-6 None business appointment slots required.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision – plus retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
• 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays), plus 5 educational days
• Tuition reimbursement of $2000/year towards education assistance and professional development
• Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bilingual bonus offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level