Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview of Position: The Mental Health Therapist serves as a core clinical provider at Innovative Treatment Centers (ITC), delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals across the lifespan. This role is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. Therapists at ITC are expected to provide client-centered, ethical, and clinically sound care while maintaining compliance with COMAR, Medicaid, and CARF standards. This position requires strong clinical judgment, accountability, and the ability to manage a consistent caseload in a fast-paced and evolving behavioral health environment.

Primary Tasks

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and psychosocial evaluations
• Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing)
• Deliver services in both in-person and telehealth settings as appropriate
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically indicated
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments, including safety planning when necessary
• Coordinate care with psychiatric providers and other members of the treatment team
• Refer patients to appropriate levels of care or community resources when indicated
• Utilize measurement-informed care tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) to support treatment planning and outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and treatment plan updates
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and quality improvement activities
• Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality care

Productivity Expectations

• Maintain an active caseload with the expectation of providing services to up to 30 patients per week, based on patient demand and organizational needs
• Demonstrate consistent effort to build and sustain a full caseload through engagement, scheduling availability, and collaboration with the intake/admissions team
• Complete all clinical documentation within required timeframes to support continuity of care, compliance, and billing
• Maintain a balanced schedule that supports both patient access and quality of care
• Actively work to minimize cancellations and no-show gaps through patient engagement and scheduling practices
• Communicate proactively regarding schedule changes, availability, and caseload needs
• Meet established productivity benchmarks as defined by ITC leadership, with consideration for both clinical quality and operational efficiency

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
• Active Maryland license: LCSW-C, LCPC, LMSW, or LGPC
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, including co-occurring conditions
• Strong understanding of COMAR regulations, Medicaid requirements, and CARF standards
• Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a
  multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical judgment, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and general computer systems

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education

• At least one (1) year of clinical experience in an outpatient or behavioral health setting
• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Specialized training or certification in evidence-based practices (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT)

Special Job Requirements

• Maintain all required licenses and credentials in good standing
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision and continuing education as required by licensure and organizational standards
• Adhere to all organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies
• Participate in audits, surveys, and quality assurance activities, including CARF compliance efforts