Mental Health Provider

University of Maryland Global Campus; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Coppin State University seeks a Mental Health Provider for its College of Health Professions. The role involves evaluating and treating clients with emotional and behavioral disorders, providing intake, diagnosis, and therapy, and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. Some evenings/weekends may be required.

The candidate must hold an active state license and have at least one year of outpatient clinic experience. A Master’s degree is required; a Doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner required.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure in good standing.

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 DSM-5-TR.
• Collaborates with Dean, clinic directors, and staff to ensure clinic protocols and practices are updated and compliant with state and national guidelines.
• Promptly evaluate, de-escalate, and manage clients presenting with distress while emphasizing safety and health risk.
• Collaborates with Dean and clinic staff to review and plan for integration of accreditation standards and state requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Evidence-based practices

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Doctorate degree (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, diagnosis 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 employeesare 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

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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 Rightsposter for more information regarding your rights under the law.

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