Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

The Therapist works in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program that provides comprehensive, mobile treatment services to adults with persistent mental health illness who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings. The role provides individualized treatment where and when clients need it, using approaches that help clients feel comfortable and building treatment plans grounded in trust and safety.

The Therapist works with a multidisciplinary team and has independence and flexibility to schedule appointments and complete work, subject to the program director’s direct approval and supervision. Work hours typically follow a Monday–Friday schedule, with availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Requirements

• Hold one of the following licenses: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).
• Have a driver’s license with 3 points or less.
• Have access to an insured vehicle.
• Be available for occasional evening and/or weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment interventions and strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation as part of case management responsibilities.
• Transport and/or accompany clients to community resources and services.
• Schedule appointments and complete work with independence and flexibility, subject to the program director’s direct approval and supervision.

Benefits

• Professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Free clinical supervision for those working toward licensure.
• Licensing and certification preparation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
• Cross-discipline collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed