Bilingual School-Based Mental Health Therapist (Spanish Speaking) – Dundalk

Balance Point Wellness; Mays Chapel (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Personal days and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employer-paid short-term disability

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Hiring bonus for full-time W-2

Job summary

Balance Point Wellness in Maryland is seeking a bilingual Spanish-English licensed mental health therapist to provide school-based therapy in Dundalk and Baltimore County. Responsibilities include caseload management, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and timely EHR documentation, with collaboration from school personnel and families to support student well-being.

This full-time role offers flexible scheduling and robust benefits, with opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency required; fluent in both languages.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Current Maryland licensure to provide mental health treatment.
• Background check completion required.
• Experience in community-based psychotherapy preferred.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload and provide ongoing individual mental health therapy.
• Provide services to children and adolescents in school settings.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and update person-centered treatment plans.
• Complete timely contact notes and clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and treatment team.
• Deliver services in accordance with professional standards.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

Master’s/Doctoral in Social Work or Psychology/Counseling

Job description

Balance Point Wellness, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC) and is a community-based mental health and wellness organization serving individuals and families throughout Maryland. Balance Point Wellness provides mental health therapy and psychiatry services to children, adolescents, adults, and families through our community-based locations, Telehealth services, and school-based programs.

Balance Point Wellness is seeking talented staff members to join our team! We are seeking qualified Bilingual Spanish Speaking licensed therapists (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LCMFT, Psychologist, etc.) to provide mental health therapy services to children and adolescents in Dundalk and Baltimore County schools.

• Please note this is NOT a Guidance Counselor position. This is a Mental Health Therapist position within the Dundalk and Baltimore County schools.

Therapist Job Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload and provide ongoing individual mental health therapy.
• Provide clinically appropriate therapy services to children and adolescents.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and update person-centered treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Complete timely contact notes and clinical documentation for all sessions.
• Document all services through our cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
• Provide services in accordance with professional standards and the needs of each student.

Why Join Balance Point Wellness?

Balance Point Wellness is committed to supporting our clinicians, encouraging professional growth, and creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace.

Compensation & Flexibility

• W-2 fee-for-service and 1099 opportunities available
• Fee-for-service and 1099 positions offer uncapped earning potential
• Competitive compensation with opportunities to increase earnings as you advance in your career
• Flexible scheduling
• Client assignments based on therapist specialization and preferred population
• Opportunities to develop a caseload aligned with your clinical interests
• High earning potential for fee-for-service clinicians

Benefits For Eligible W-2 Employees

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Personal days and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Up to 5 weeks of PTO for eligible W-2 employees
• Hiring bonus available for full-time W-2 employees

Professional Support & Growth

• Insurance credentialing completed by Balance Point Wellness
• Individual and group clinical supervision for LMSWs and LGPCs at no cost
• Full-time employees can receive up to 6 clinical supervision hours per month
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• CE reimbursement program
• Opportunities for professional advancement and career growth
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Make a Difference in the School Community

Balance Point Wellness has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces for three consecutive years. Our school-based program allows mental health professionals to provide accessible, high-quality therapy services to children and adolescents within their school communities.

If you are a Bilingual Spanish-Speaking mental health professional who is passionate about working with children and adolescents and providing school-based mental health therapy, we would love to hear from you.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.bpointwellness.com.

Requirements

Qualifications, Education, and Experience:

• Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency is required. Candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English to effectively communicate with clients, families, school personnel, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling required.
• Current Maryland licensure that authorizes the provision of mental health treatment.
• Previous psychotherapy experience in a community-based setting is preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.