Mental Health Therapist

Austincc; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austincc in Maryland is seeking a licensed mental health clinician to diagnose and treat a range of mental health conditions, develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, and provide both individual and group psychotherapy. The role requires collaboration with other healthcare professionals, timely documentation, and engagement in community education initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have Maryland licensure (LGPC/LCPC/LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C), strong communication skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Maryland and hold one of LGPC/LCPC/LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C
• Clinical experience with diagnosing mental health conditions
• Supervision is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication skills and rapport with diverse clients
• Commitment to empathetic, culturally competent care
• Must pass negative background check

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions.
• Create treatment plans with caseload clients and assist with resources and coping skills.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Monitor progress of all clients on caseload and adapt plans as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Ensure timely documentation per state/insurance guidelines.
• Complete forms/letters requested by clients.
• Report abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required by policy.
• Educate clients and families about mental health, emotional disorders, and nutrition.
• Participate in community outreach and education as needed
• Check company email regularly and maintain timesheets
• Utilize therapy modalities including CBT, Psychodynamic, Supportive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy

Skills

Therapy modalities

Client communication

Cultural competence

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Education

Maryland licensure options LGPC/LCPC/LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C

Job description

• Diagnosing and treating mental health conditions
• Treatment planning with all clients on caseload (including but not limited to assistance with community resources, establishing effective coping skills, goal setting)
• Provide individual/group psychotherapy
• Monitoring the progress of all clients on caseload
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals
• Timely documentation per state/insurance guidelines
• Complete forms/letters as requested by clients for various needs
• Reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Creating a safe and effective environment for clients
• Educate clients and families about mental health, emotional disorders, and nutritional deficiencies.
• Participate in community outreach and education as needed/requested
• Check company email regularly
• Complete weekly timesheet
• Utilizing various therapy modalities including but not limited to CBT, Psychodynamic therapy, Supportive Therapy, Motivational interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the state of Maryland
• Must be an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C
• Negative background check
• Clinical experience with diagnosing most mental health conditions
• Supervision is a plus but not required
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Commitment to providing empathetic and culturally competent care