School Based Mental Health Therapist

Brighter Stronger Foundation•Edgewood, MD

8d•$60 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Brighter, Stronger Foundation is seeking talented and passionate Full-Time School-Based Therapists to join their growing team. This position is based in Harford County Public Schools and will be split between Edgewood High School and Deerfield Elementary School. Brighter, Stronger Foundation is a leading behavioral health and autism service provider offering an array of outpatient and community services to individuals across the state of Maryland. They are committed to innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, and community partner organizations. Brighter, Stronger Foundation offers an environment that encourages and rewards its employees, with plenty of opportunities for growth. They have been a leader in the behavioral health industry for over a decade. At BSF, success is powered by people, and their culture is what makes BSF a fun and rewarding place to work. They champion diversity, seek new ways to serve the community, and are a community of excellence. Providing quality care is the cornerstone of their organization. This role involves providing quality clinical assessment and treatment, interventions, and care based on established best practices and medical necessity guidelines.

Requirements

LGPC/LCPC, LGFT/LCMFT, LMSW/LCSW-C/LCSW
Active Maryland license
Energetic and ambitious attitude
Access to high-speed internet
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Spanish speaking preferred
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
Spanish Speaking Preferred
Effective communication skills with prescribing partners, clients, and others
Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly to maintain confidentiality
Effective time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
Ability to communicate with diplomacy, respect, and professionalism
Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Confidentiality and Privacy Policies
Competent, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work collaboratively with both senior clinical and non-clinical staff
Demonstrated skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis
Working knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health
Ability to provide necessary self-care and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries and behavior
Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
Applicants who are fluent in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Provide quality clinical assessment and treatment, interventions and care based on established best practices and medical necessity guidelines
Complete diagnostic assessments and develop measurable treatment plans to meet needs and goals of clients
Complete diagnostic assessment tools that support and correspond with client’s clinical presentation
Complete client notes capturing each client session
Complete clinical documentation in compliance with payor standards
Maintain clear, up-to-date client records and communications in HIPAA compliant EHR
Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered care
Work collaboratively with members of BSF’s team
Provide community referral sources as required throughout care and at discharge
When relevant, coordinate care with prescriber, PCP, or other collaterals
Maintain a confidential and professional looking virtual office space
Remain in compliance with company policies and procedures
Maintain good standing with all licensing boards
Complete all required continuing education requirements for licensure and specializations