Mental Health Provider

Coppin State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Coppin State University in Baltimore, MD seeks a Mental Health Provider on a fixed-term basis. The role oversees mental health protocols, delivers direct care, and integrates accreditation standards for school-based health centers.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating clients, conducting assessments, and providing individual, group, and family therapy. Qualifications require a Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology (or CMHP), active licensure, at least one year of outpatient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure (in good standing).
• A minimum of one year of clinic experience providing outpatient counseling and mental health services.
• Strong communication and proficiency in evidence-based practices.
• Excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development/maintenance of mental health care protocols and provide direct care.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat clients with emotional/behavioral health issues.
• Conduct intake/evaluations and design customized care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Evidence-based practices

Time management

Education

Master's in Counseling

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102253 Mental Health Provider (Open)

Department:

College of Health Professions, JM

Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Open Date:

11-06-2026

Close Date:

11-27-2026

$100,000 Annually

Job Description:

The Mental Health Provider will serve as an active member of the Community Health Center’s staff by collaboratively engaging in oversight/development/maintenance of mental health care protocols, rendering direct care services, and integration of National accreditation standards for school-based health centers. In this role the Mental Health Provider will evaluate, diagnose and treat clients dealing with emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders. The provider will conduct intake and episodic evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, design customized care plans, and provide therapy sessions for individual, groups, and/or family as clients. Willing to include some evening and weekend hours as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Manage acute, episodic, and chronic emotional, mental health, and/or behavioral concerns in accordance with current practice standards.
• Conduct thorough biopsychosocial evaluations to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and contributing determinants using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
• Collaborates with Dean, clinic directors, and clinic staff to ensure clinic protocols and established practices for care of emotional, behavioral, and/or mental health conditions are current and integrated in accordance with state and national guidelines for behavioral health care services.
• Promptly evaluate, de-escalate, and manage clients presenting with distress while emphasizing safety and health risk.
• Collaborates with Dean and clinic staff periodically review and plan for integration of accreditation standards and state requirements are implemented, maintained and monitored to ensure compliance with regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required.
• Doctorate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Active, unrestricted state licensure (in good standing).
• A minimum of one year of clinic experience providing outpatient counseling and mental health services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication and proficiency in evidence-based practices.
• Excellent time management.

Conditions of Employment:

• Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
• Travel to off-site meetings or conferences.
• Other requirements as specified by a job description.

Additional Job Information:

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Contractual employees are eligible for limited benefits. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer. https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

E-VERIFY STATEMENT

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

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