Behavioral Health Therapist (LGPC, LMSW, LCSW, ADT, CSC-AD)

About the Role
Join our dedicated behavioral health team and escape frequent cancellations and high productivity demands. We are seeking qualified professionals to provide essential services to youth and young adults in a structured detention facility. Responsibilities for this full-time, 40-hour per week position include assessments, crisis response, and individual and group counseling. While flexible scheduling is possible based on facility coverage needs, the team operates 7 days a week. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology and maintain a current licensure by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors or the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C).

Core Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of 8-12 youth.
• Provide bi-weekly individual, group, and family engagement sessions (45-60 minutes).
• Facilitate weekly 1-hour psychoeducational groups.
• Conduct mandated screenings, assessments, and necessary follow-ups for youth.
• Offer regular crisis intervention services and maintain corresponding documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of daily clinical documentation.
• Participate in required meetings, including youth staffings.
• Collaborate effectively with members of the behavioral health team.
• Flexible scheduling is available, though a commitment to working one evening per week until 8:00 PM is required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Current, active licensure in the state of Maryland (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C).
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional counseling experience.
• Previous experience counseling children and adolescents, particularly those within the juvenile justice system.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with technology, including familiarity with Google Docs.
• Must be willing to successfully pass federal, state, and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills and proven leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work autonomously.
• Highly flexible, creative, and adept at problem-solving.
• Dedicated to ethical standards and delivering high-quality clinical care.

Employee Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (for salaried employees)
• Discounted perks program through ADP
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Free trainings and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• FREE Board Approved Supervision towards clinical licensure.

About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)
Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care.

As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.