Mental Health Therapist (LG/LM) Hybrid- Carroll County Public Schools! (26793)

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC•Catonsville, MD

34d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Thrive Behavioral Health is currently seeking social workers and professional counselors who possess a Maryland LGPC, LGMFT, LGPAT, LGMFT, LMSW or similar to work with individuals & families. Full-time employment only (minimum approx. 25-27 sessions/week), in-state/active MD licensure required by start of employment. Most therapy sessions are in-person at Carroll County public schools, and/or in the community with some duties conducted virtually. If you enjoy working in the Carroll County public schools, there are lots of opportunities! SUMMARY: The therapist at Thrive Behavioral Health is responsible for providing mental health treatment to patients in the outpatient and the off-site program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the therapist will perform direct services including individual, family and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual’s license. Duties include but are not limited to: Using professional counseling skills, provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families Timely documents sessions Collaborates as necessary with Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinator/s, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor and others to provide a treatment plan Attends meetings and trainings as required Represents Thrive at school or other engagements as necessary Complete paneling for different insurance agencies

Requirements

Active, Unrestricted License as an LGPC, LGPAT, LGMFT, LGDAC, LMSW under the Maryland Professional Counseling and/or Social Work Board/s
Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), or Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards.
Treatment knowledge: Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities. Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.
Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.
Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.
Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary.
Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic. Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college.
Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility
Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.
Demonstrates the ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood.
Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed.
Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age.

Nice To Haves

Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.

Responsibilities

Using professional counseling skills, provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families
Timely documents sessions
Collaborates as necessary with Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinator/s, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor and others to provide a treatment plan
Attends meetings and trainings as required
Represents Thrive at school or other engagements as necessary
Complete paneling for different insurance agencies

Benefits

health
disability
paid time off
paid holidays
401k plan with a company match
company paid life insurance
EAP
Clinical and administrative supervision provided at no cost
Positive and supportive work environment
Thrive is a rapidly growing company offering a great deal of opportunity for advancement and ability to create/develop professional specialties.
In-house CEUs available and participation in several training initiatives