Mental Health Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Active independent licensure: LGSW, LCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC
• Strong working knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care
• Comfort using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and professional growth

Nice To Haves

• EMDR experience is highly preferred
• The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both adolescents and adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adults in our OTP program.
• Work in person at our Elkton, MD location.
• Develop and maintain person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and level-of-care determinations
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and symptom management to support insight and empowerment
• Design and deliver engaging psychoeducational and skills groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, PRP, and fellow therapists to provide integrated mental health care
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning
• Coordinate care with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate
• Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance and successful program completion
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off
• professional development support