Mental Health Therapist - Full Time (Maryland Programs)

Gaudenzia•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking a motivated, licensed or certified Mental Health Therapist to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The therapist helps clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and pursue meaningful recovery goals while providing treatment grounded in dignity, compassion, and respect. The role includes maintaining a full client caseload and serving as a lead counselor, with responsibilities that may involve re-entry residents and others needing advanced care. The position requires availability for weekend and/or evening duty. Gaudenzia promotes long-term recovery through comprehensive treatment and support, regardless of individual circumstances. The organization describes its workplace as inclusive and supportive, and is committed to fair, equal-opportunity employment practices.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Independent license to practice, such as a Maryland board-approved LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, LCPC, and/or LMSW; candidates must be able to obtain their own supervision outside the agency.
At least 5 years of experience working in an outpatient or acute-care behavioral health treatment setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with criminal justice-involved and/or homeless populations.
Valid driver's license.
Appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and engage in honest, caring, sometimes difficult conversations while treating others with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, treat, and diagnose clients with mental health disorders or dual diagnoses.
Schedule or assist with scheduling clinical and/or support staff to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts.
Continue special training in areas designated by the Supervisor.
Maintain bio-psycho-history records, assessments, evaluations, and current client case records according to established guidelines.
Model pro-social behaviors.
Be available for weekend and/or evening duty.
Manage a full client caseload and act as a lead counselor.
Adhere to Gaudenzia's Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and personnel policies and procedures.
Provide care for re-entry residents or others needing advanced care.
Maintain a valid driver's license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
Orient new staff members when the Supervisor is unavailable.
Moderate special groups, including marathons, extended groups, family meetings, workshops, or presentations.
Perform other duties described in the Unit Unique Job Description or assigned by the Supervisor.