Behavioral Health Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)

Innovative Therapeutic Services, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovative Therapeutic Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services to children in a structured juvenile detention center. This part-time position involves working evening and weekend shifts, with responsibilities including therapy, assessments, and crisis intervention.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and active licensure in Maryland, along with a minimum of three years of experience working with youth. Strong communication skills and proficiency with technology are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Active Maryland licensure in specific categories required.
• At least three years of professional counseling experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 8-12 youth.
• Provide individual therapy and group counseling.
• Conduct screenings and assessments.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Active Maryland licensure

Job description

About the Role

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a structured juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Join our collaborative behavioral health team and enjoy a structured environment with consistent scheduling—free from frequent cancellations and excessive productivity demands.

Position Details

This is a part-time position (12–24 hours per week) focused on evening and weekend coverage:

• Evening shifts up to 8:00 PM
• Weekend shifts: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Scheduling is flexible based on facility needs

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 8–12 youth
• Provide individual therapy, group counseling, and family engagement sessions (45–60 minutes)
• Facilitate weekly psychoeducational groups (1 hour)
• Conduct required screenings, assessments, and follow-ups
• Provide crisis intervention services and complete corresponding documentation
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including youth staffings
• Collaborate effectively with the behavioral health team

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Active Maryland licensure (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW‑C)
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional counseling experience
• Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in juvenile justice or similar settings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with technology (e.g., Google Docs)
• Ability to pass federal, state, and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks
• Reliable transportation

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, and high-quality care

About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care.

As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.