Adolescent Residential Therapist — Evidence‑Based Care & Growth

Sandstone Care; Crownsville (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Merit-based pay increases

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible PTO with accrued days and hol

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Sandstone Care in Crownsville, Maryland, is seeking a Residential Mental Health Therapist to lead admissions and discharges and to provide individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents in a residential treatment facility.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based treatment plans, document thoroughly for all standards, and support families while helping clients progress toward recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Background check required (criminal and motor vehicle)
• Master’s degree required
• Active CO license in good standing required
• 3+ years experience with ages 13–30 in detox/residential/PHP/IOP setting
• CPR certification preferred or obtainable within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities
• Develop and monitor comprehensive treatment plans with clients and families
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate and compliant with standards
• Participate in utilization reviews and medical necessity discussions with insurers
• Coordinate with families to align treatment goals and progress
• Contribute to program development and family programming
• Foster collaboration within the treatment team
• Represent the organization positively with families and partners

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health science (Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field)

Active license in CO (LPC/LPCC/LSW/LCSW/MFTC/LMFT)

Job description

Sandstone Care in Crownsville, Maryland, is seeking a Residential Mental Health Therapist to lead admissions and discharges and to provide individual, group, and family therapy for adolescents in a residential treatment facility.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement evidence-based treatment plans, document thoroughly for all standards, and support families while helping clients progress toward recovery goals.