Clinical Counselor (Part-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

About SARC:

Established in 1978 through grassroots efforts, SARC has been at the forefront of providing essential services and support to those in need. From our humble beginnings, we've evolved into a comprehensive resource center offering shelter, advocacy, legal support, community outreach, and education services. At SARC, we believe in fostering an environment of trust, respect, and inclusivity, regardless of race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or economic circumstances.

Join Our Team at SARC!

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time role where your counseling, coaching, and compassion can make a real impact? SARC is seeking a licensed therapist to provide crisis mental health and psycho-education services to clients and youth in the SARC Safehouse. This position is for 10-hours weekly, in one day or two half-days, week days or weekend, day or evening shifts. You’ll have the opportunity to tailor your schedule every three months, creating a role that fits both your professional goals and your life.

One of the most exciting aspects of this position is the flexibility in service delivery. The selected candidate can schedule weekly appointments, hold open office hours, respond to client crises, perform supportive check-ins, hold a conversation over a game of Uno, or even join a client for a visit to the pet kennel or a quick switch of laundry. While services are ideally delivered in person, virtual or phone sessions can be arranged to accommodate clients’ work schedules and availability.

The selected candidate will also deliver group psycho-education at least monthly, will have the opportunity to create and facilitate a post-shelter support group, and may also provide staff consultation and training. Please review the job description and submit a resume for consideration.

SUMMARY

Counsels individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional concerns. Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans using evidence-based modalities with supervisory oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Counsels individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional concerns.
  

• Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans.
  

• Plans and administers therapeutic interventions such as behavior modification and stress management to assist clients with emotional regulation.
  

• Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions.
  

• Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and safety planning.
  

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments with clients.
  

• Assists with scheduled and unscheduled helpline and chat calls during business hours as needed.
  

• Completes treatment plan with client input and revises/updates this plan quarterly.
  

• Consults with Chief of Programs on cases and treatment progress, and amends plans as directed.
  

• Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling as needed.
  

• Maintains accurate up-to-date records in electronic database for all contacts with clients.
  

• Reports statistics for each client.
  

• May provides staff consultation and training, as requested by Chief of Programs.
  

• Other duties as assigned by Chief of Programs.
  

EDUCATION & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field. Experience with in-person counseling and teletherapy. Experience working with both adults and youth/children.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be licensed in the state of Maryland, candidates holding an LCSW-C, and LCPC, or an LMSW actively pursuing clinical licensure preferred (or an equivalent licenses in a related field)