Mental Health Therapist

We are looking for talented, passionate Full Time School Based Therapists to join our growing team! This position will be located in Baltimore City Public School, Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle school.

Who we are :

Brighter,Stronger Foundation is a leading behavioral health, and autism service provider offering an array of outpatient and community services to individuals across the state of Maryland. We are committed to innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, and community partner organizations.

Brighter,Stronger Foundation can promise you an environment that not only encourages your best, but also rewards it! We offer plenty of opportunities to grow. We have been a leader and trail blazer in the behavioral health industry for over a decade.

Our culture:

At BSF, our success is powered by our people. Our culture is what makes BSF a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to serve our community. We are a community of excellence.Providing quality care is the cornerstone of our organization.

Position Summary:

Brighter,Stronger Foundation is looking for mental health therapists to provide quality, individualized treatment to our growing clientele .

What you'll do:

• Provide quality clinical assessment and treatment, interventions and care based on established best practices and medical necessity guidelines
• Complete diagnostic assessments and develop measurable treatment plans to meet needs and goals of clients
• Complete diagnostic assessment tools that support and correspond with client's clinical presentation
• Complete client notes capturing each client session
• Complete clinical documentation in compliance with payor standards
• Maintain clear, up-to-date client records and communications in HIPAA compliant EHR
• Provide culturally sensitive, client-centered care
• Work collaboratively with members of BSF's team
• Provide community referral sources as required throughout care and at discharge
• When relevant, coordinate care with prescriber, PCP, or other collaterals
• Maintain a confidential and professional looking virtual office space
• Remain in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Maintain good standing with all licensing boards
• Complete all required continuing education requirements for licensure and specializations

What We Offer?

• Direct Admin Support : Dedicated care coordination team to manage referrals, and match you with clients that fit your expertise. Dedicated admin team handling client coordination, benefits verification, billing, support services and more!
• Flexible hours : Set a schedule that works for you. Telehealth, In-home, Office Setting from any of our offices in Maryland or a combination!
• Highly Competitive Compensation Options & Bi-weekly pay: We offer W2 (Full-time or Part-time hours) or 1099 wages
• Customized caseload: We help you build a caseload of clients to match your desired location and expertise.
• Access to training and support: We provide free and low cost training to our clinical team. You will also have access to all our training resources.
• Technology and Resources: We offer beautiful fully furnished therapy offices in Essex, MD and Harford County, MD and resource rooms. Technology to ensure you are efficient and effective!

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift Monday- Friday
• Bell Schedule 7:45 AM to 2:25

Requirements

What You Need to Be Successful:

Education & Experience:

• LGPC/LCPC, LGFT/LCMFT, LMSW/LCSW-C/LCSW
• Active Maryland license
• Energetic and ambitious attitude
• Access to high-speed internet
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Spanish speaking preferred

Requirements:

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Spanish Speaking Preferred
• Effective communication skills with prescribing partners, clients, and others
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly to maintain confidentiality
• Effective time management, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to communicate with diplomacy, respect, and professionalism
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIPAA Confidentiality and Privacy Policies
• Competent, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively with both senior clinical and non-clinical staff
• Demonstrated skill in applying varied interventions with individuals/families in crisis
• Working knowledge of family systems and their impact on mental health
• Ability to provide necessary self-care and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries and behavior
• Awareness of personal strengths and limitations
• Applicants who are fluent in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT


Ability to work well within a cross-functional team environment and diverse communities. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy items and must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work regularly on-site, and may be exposure to aggressive behaviors exhibited by clients.

Salary Description


$60-$75.00 per hour