PARTTIME LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

The Therapist reports directly to their immediate supervisor and/or the Clinic Director. Collaboration with other professionals and care providers through interdisciplinary teamwork is essential, and adherence to professional ethics is required. The Licensed Therapist diagnoses and treats mental health disorders through counseling, creating personalized treatment plans, assessing progress, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Empathy, communication skills, and relevant certifications are crucial for this role.

Licensed Therapists provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Their clients range in age from young children to the elderly, and they also extend support and education to the significant others of clients. Additionally, the Licensed Therapist will provide crisis intervention as needed. All services are delivered in accordance with professional ethics and boundaries, aiming to improve clients’ well-being and help them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Licensed Therapists are responsible for reviewing treatment planning and coordination of care for patients, with specific treatment interventions being planned and implemented independently.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clinical therapeutic services to individuals and families, including individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, advocacy, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
- Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork and collaborate with community providers as needed.
- Ensure timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts and progress in accordance with agency standards, licensing board requirements, and COMAR regulations.
- Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency and facility.
- Maintain ethical standards as dictated by licensure and conduct services in alignment with the agency’s mission and values.
- Perform duties as required to achieve agency goals and maintain quality standards.
- Understand and follow directions from supervisors, complying with agency and county directives, state laws, licensing rules, and regulations, as well as certification standards that cover mental health, ADA, and chronically mentally ill individuals.
- Maintain electronic case records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and other federal and state regulations.
- Provide assessments, treatments, psychotherapy, case management, and referrals for a diverse range of clients, including those who are severely mentally ill and those dealing with adjustment issues.
- Deliver services via telehealth, in clients' homes, or in the office.
- Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
- Facilitate sessions with individuals, groups, or families.
- Refer clients to specialists when necessary.

Level of Education/Training/Qualifications

The Therapist must demonstrate relevant training and experience consistent with the setting, including but not limited to:

- Licensed Social Worker (LCSW-C, LCSW, or LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LGPC, LCPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Clear background screening.
- A professional license in Maryland to provide therapy services.
- Experience in providing comprehensive services to the assigned population.
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, assessment, human development, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
- Clinical competency in treatment planning, advocacy, and clinical skills.
- Ability to function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and special needs populations.

Physical Demands

- Regularly walk, stand, or stoop.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Regularly drive a motor vehicle.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and may include the option to work from home.