CO Mental Health Therapist

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join their innovative behavioral health team. This role involves delivering essential mental health counseling to individuals facing homelessness and mental health disorders. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, engage with community resources, and provide crisis intervention when necessary. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of vulnerable populations while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to meaningful change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work required.
• Two years’ experience in outpatient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling to clients in group and individual settings.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and community resources.

Skills

Mental Health Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Master’s Degree in Counseling

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

EPIC

General Office Equipment

Job description

Under the oversight of an Associate Clinical Director, and in the context of a behavioral health team led by a Psychiatrist, we are seeking a Mental Health Therapist who will be responsible for the delivery of mental health counseling in group and individual settings to homeless persons with mental health disorders, including substance use. These persons are housed at Helping Up Mission. Additionally, this position will work with physicians, mid-levels, primary care providers, and other specialists to promote the qualitative and efficient use of health care services.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical

• Establishes initial and ongoing therapeutic relationships with Cornerstone clients needing mental health counseling.
• Communicates results of assessment to staff involved in clients’ care.
• Participates in developing an initial plan of care to address the prioritized needs of the client.
• Provides ongoing services as prescribed on a plan of care.
• Makes referrals for additional services as needed.
• Assists clients in securing external behavioral health resources.
• Engages with community resources to ensure the client is receiving necessary services.
• Provides mental health, substance use, and healthy behavior counseling in an individual and group setting.
• Coordinates care with other Cornerstone clinic team members.
• Re-evaluates the plan of care with the client and other Cornerstone clinical treatment providers.
• Provides outreach to clients if he/she disengages from treatment.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Identifies and acts upon impending changes in clients’ condition.
• Develops, recommends, and initiates corrective action through participation in team coordination consultation and contributions to the clients’ care plan.
• Regularly handles multiple member cases involving a variety of providers, situations, deadlines, and multiple priorities.
• Performs other clinical duties as assigned.

Documentation (in accordance with Cornerstone clinic policy and all regulatory boards, (i.e., CARF, COMAR, and local agencies)

• Completes initial evaluations using established procedures.
• Complies with reporting requirements of various state and local agencies.
• Completes plan of care using established procedures.
• Delivers ongoing care as defined in the plan of care using established policy.
• Writes progress notes and treatment plans.
• Updates plan of care using established procedures.
• Crosstrain and provide coverage of colleagues across different primary care sites.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mental illness, substance use, health behaviors, and community resources.
• Competent in multiple treatment modalities including Motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral activation, and must either have skills or willingness to learn office-based substance use disorder interventions and Health Behavior interventions.
• Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, and experienced-based cross-functional knowledge.
• Ability to provide professional and empathic support.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary treatment team environment.
• Open to ongoing supervision in specific therapeutic modalities.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Concentration and constant attention to accuracy and detail for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Equipment, Machine, or Tool Requirements

• Computers, general office, and communication equipment.
• Regularly utilizes EPIC and other information systems to perform daily duties and document care.

Physical Requirements

• Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, some standing, stooping, and bending are required.
• Current independent, unrestricted Licensure in the State of Maryland- LCSW-C or LCPC required and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related discipline.
• Two years’ experience, preferably working and delivering independent outpatient care to the identified population in an outpatient setting.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration, Current Social Work or Counseling Licensure in the State of Maryland- LCSW-C or LCPC required and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title: Mental Health Therapist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Mental Health Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8-4:30
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview
Department name: SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodation Information
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