Behavioral Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist
Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives

Join our interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, evidence-informed mental health care to patients and families. As a Mental Health Therapist I, you'll assess psychosocial needs, deliver therapy and crisis support, and coordinate care to help patients overcome barriers and achieve the best possible outcomes.

This candidate will work solely on a multi-disciplinary team devoted to patients in the General Adult Outpatient Program of Community Psychiatry. The candidate provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, diagnostic formulations, and treatment (individual, family, and group psychotherapy) for patients, provides crisis intervention when appropriate, maintains clinical documentation in electronic record, works in conjunction with CPP psychiatrists to integrate care provided, and supports CPP initiative to implement routine outcome measures for feedback informed care.

What you'll do

• Conduct diagnostic intakes and psychosocial assessments; develop individualized care plans.
• Provide psychotherapy and direct psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other care team members to coordinate treatment and support safe transitions from care.
• Use feedback-informed treatment and monitor patients' progress and response to care.
• Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and support related to abuse, neglect, intimate partner violence, and other urgent concerns.
• Connect patients with community resources and support services.
• Facilitate family meetings and participate in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in supervision as required.
• Provide on-call coverage and other support as needed.

What you'll bring

• A master's degree in applied psychology or a related field.
• An active Maryland LGPC or LCSW-C credential- LMSW or LGPC will also be considered.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and community resources.

Experience: One year of experience in a healthcare-related field is preferred. Relevant field placement may be considered.