Behavioral Health Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)

About the Role Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a structured juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Join our collaborative behavioral health team and enjoy a structured environment with consistent scheduling—free from frequent cancellations and excessive productivity demands. Position Details This is a part-time position (12–24 hours per week) focused on evening and weekend coverage: Evening shifts up to 8:00 PM Weekend shifts: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Scheduling is flexible based on facility needs Core Responsibilities Manage a caseload of 8–12 youth Provide individual therapy, group counseling, and family engagement sessions (45–60 minutes) Facilitate weekly psychoeducational groups (1 hour) Conduct required screenings, assessments, and follow-ups Provide crisis intervention services and complete corresponding documentation Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including youth staffings Collaborate effectively with the behavioral health team Qualifications and Requirements Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field Active Maryland licensure (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C) Minimum of three (3) years of professional counseling experience Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in juvenile justice or similar settings Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with technology (e.g., Google Docs) Ability to pass federal, state, and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks Reliable transportation Key Competencies Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities Flexibility, creativity, and problem‑solving ability Commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, and high‑quality care #J-18808-Ljbffr Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)