Mental Health Therapist
hace 29 días
Glen Burnie
Job DescriptionOverview of Position: The Mental Health Therapist serves as a core clinical provider at Innovative Treatment Centers (ITC), delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to individuals across the lifespan. This role is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in an outpatient setting. Therapists at ITC are expected to provide client-centered, ethical, and clinically sound care while maintaining compliance with COMAR, Medicaid, and CARF standards. This position requires strong clinical judgment, accountability, and the ability to manage a consistent caseload in a fast-paced and evolving behavioral health environment. Primary Tasks • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and psychosocial evaluations, • Diagnose mental health and substance use disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria, • Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, • Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing), • Deliver services in both in-person and telehealth settings as appropriate, • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically indicated, • Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments, including safety planning when necessary, • Coordinate care with psychiatric providers and other members of the treatment team, • Refer patients to appropriate levels of care or community resources when indicated, • Utilize measurement-informed care tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) to support treatment planning and outcomes, • Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, and treatment plan updates, • Participate in supervision, team meetings, and quality improvement activities, • Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high-quality careProductivity Expectations, • Maintain an active caseload with the expectation of providing services to up to 30 patients per week, based on patient demand and organizational needs, • Demonstrate consistent effort to build and sustain a full caseload through engagement, scheduling availability, and collaboration with the intake/admissions team, • Complete all clinical documentation within required timeframes to support continuity of care, compliance, and billing, • Maintain a balanced schedule that supports both patient access and quality of care, • Actively work to minimize cancellations and no-show gaps through patient engagement and scheduling practices, • Communicate proactively regarding schedule changes, availability, and caseload needs, • Meet established productivity benchmarks as defined by ITC leadership, with consideration for both clinical quality and operational efficiencyRequired Skills, Experience, and Education, • Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field, • Active Maryland license: LCSW-C, LCPC, LMSW, or LGPC, • Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, including co-occurring conditions, • Strong understanding of COMAR regulations, Medicaid requirements, and CARF standards, • Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team • Strong clinical judgment, organization, and time management skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment, • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and general computer systemsPreferred Skills, Experience, and Education, • At least one (1) year of clinical experience in an outpatient or behavioral health setting, • Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, • Bilingual (Spanish preferred), • Specialized training or certification in evidence-based practices (e.g., EMDR, DBT, CBT, ACT)Special Job Requirements, • Maintain all required licenses and credentials in good standing, • Participate in ongoing clinical supervision and continuing education as required by licensure and organizational standards, • Adhere to all organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements, • Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies, • Participate in audits, surveys, and quality assurance activities, including CARF compliance efforts