Geriatric Behavioral Health Therapist (Hopkins Elder Plus) (LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC)

$2,000 Sign On Bonus!

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Therapist/Clinician will provide high-quality behavioral health services to Hopkins ElderPlus clients in compliance with BTST Services policies, COMAR standards, and all state and federal regulations. Services are delivered on site at Johns Hopkins Bayview within the Hopkins ElderPlus PACE Adult Day Program. The specific responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Provide clinical and therapeutic services to older adults, including individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, advocacy, diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Complete initial intake and assessment for Hopkins ElderPlus clients.
• Develop treatment plans in accordance with program requirements and complete required annual treatment plan reviews/updates.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teamwork with the Hopkins ElderPlus care team and collaborate with community providers as needed to support coordinated care.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation of all treatment efforts and client progress in accordance with agency standards, licensure requirements, and COMAR regulations.
• Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency and the Johns Hopkins Bayview facility.
• Maintain ethical standards per licensure and perform services in a professional manner consistent with the mission and values of BTST Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program goals and quality standards.

SUPERVISION AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES 

The Therapist/Clinician reports directly to their immediate supervisor and/or the Clinic Director. The Therapist/Clinician will also collaborate with Hopkins ElderPlus interdisciplinary team members and other care providers to coordinate services and support participant care. The Therapist/Clinician adheres to the ethics of their respective profession.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Therapist/Clinician must have the following experience, knowledge, or abilities: 

• Maintainnprofessional license in the state of MD to provide therapy services.
• Experience working with, or demonstrated competence in providing services to, the assigned population, including older adults/geriatric participants in a medical or community-based setting.
• Knowledge of common behavioral health needs in the geriatric population (e.g., grief/loss, chronic medical conditions, cognitive changes) and ability to provide age-appropriate interventions.
• Competency in treatment planning, advocacy, and clinical skills. 
• Ability to function effectively on an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills. 
• Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and special needs populations.

Age Requirement: Be at least 21 years of age

Education and Experience: Mental Health Professional licensed by the state of Maryland (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC). Experience as required by the credentialing process.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance a position, please email View email address on us.fitly.work.

BTST IS A
CARF-ACCREDITED LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY
providing comprehensive programming and integrated care to children, teens, and adults throughout the state of Maryland.
We welcome clients to our modern and well-appointed clinics where we provide therapy, psychological evaluations, and medication management. Experience has taught us that many individuals seeking mental health services are frequently forced to receive treatment in clinics that are poorly maintained.
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Our mission is to become the leader and trail blazer in the health and social work fields by continuing to research, develop programing, and train tomorrow’s elite health care professionals to provide the best services to individuals, families and communities in need. We develop and strengthen our clients’ competencies in the core areas most important to their becoming healthy and productive members of their families and communities, including socialization, education and vocation. We work diligently to provide the best programming and evidence-based services to each client and their families.