Residential Therapist

Sandstone Care • Crownsville, MD

1d • $78,000 - $93,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Mental Health Therapist works in an adolescent residential treatment facility, leading client admissions and discharges and providing individual, group, and family therapy. The therapist helps adolescent clients address mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges and supports them in achieving recovery goals.

Working with a multidisciplinary team, the therapist develops and monitors evidence-based treatment plans, coordinates with families, maintains compliant clinical documentation, and contributes to program development and performance improvement. The role also involves communication with insurance providers, referral sources, and community partners.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in behavioral health science, such as Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
• Active state license in good standing; listed license types include LPC, LPCC, LSW, LCSW, MFTC, and LMFT.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal records and motor vehicle reports.
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care.
• CPR certification, or ability to obtain CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience, including work with clients ages 13–30 in detox, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), and/or intensive outpatient (IOP) settings.
• CPR certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client admissions and discharges.
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the clinical team.
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational and insurance standards.
• Participate in utilization reviews and discuss medical necessity with insurance providers as needed.
• Coordinate with families to align on treatment goals and progress.
• Contribute to program development, performance improvement initiatives, and family programming.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to support a cohesive care environment.
• Represent the organization positively in interactions with families, referral sources, and community partners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package, including merit-based pay increases and professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible PTO package with accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple package options; the majority of the cost is company-paid.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.
• Collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members.

What This Job Offers

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