Mental Health Therapist

BRIGHT CARE SOLUTIONS; United States; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Student Loan Repayment Opportunity

Established Patient Population

Supportive Work Environment

Administrative Support

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job summary

Bright Care Solutions in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide compassionate outpatient care for children, teens and adults in a hybrid/remote or in-person setting.

The role encompasses individual, group, and family therapy, thorough documentation, and collaborative care planning. Licensing is required, with opportunities for professional growth within a CARF-accredited clinic that serves diverse client populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience or training with pediatric, adult, and elderly clients with mental/physical health needs.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, mandatory reporting laws, duty to protect, and relevant ethics codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family counseling to develop client social and interpersonal skills.
• Write comprehensive progress notes, contact logs, diagnostic evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Develop, review, and update Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) to align with client goals.
• Assist with intakes, diagnostic evaluations, transfers, and discharge meetings to manage client transitions.
• Collaborate with treatment team members and caregivers, case managers, attorneys, etc., for holistic care.
• Refer participants and families to external community services as needed.
• Monitor safety and compliance and report suspected abuse or neglect.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Active listening

Cultural competence

Rapport building

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Job description

Mental Health Therapist

Location

910 W Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland 21223 (hybrid, remote or in-person)

Employment Type

Contract

Compensation

$60 - $90 per hour (depending on licensure)

Shift

Full-time or Part-time

Schedule

Monday - Sunday (flexible make your own schedule)

Why Join Bright Care Solutions?

Bright Care Solutions is a CARF accredited outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) and psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) utilizing telehealth and located in Baltimore, MD. Since 2021, we have been treating patients across all walks of life. We do not judge our clients, but rather we listen and help.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing compassionate, comprehensive outpatient mental health care to children, teens and adults from various backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Therapy: Conduct individual, group, and family counseling to assist in the development of client social and interpersonal skills.
• Documentation & Reporting: Write comprehensive progress notes, contact logs, diagnostic evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Treatment Planning: Develop, review, and update Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) to align with client goals.
• Care Coordination: Manage client transitions by assisting with intakes, diagnostic evaluations, transfers, and discharge meetings.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with Treatment Team Members (PRP, Nurse, Medical Director, and Program Director), and caregivers, case managers, attorneys, etc.
• Community Advocacy: Support and refer participants and families to necessary external community agencies, programs, and psychosocial services.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure client overall health, safety and well-being. Observe staff-client interactions, and report suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.
• Additional: Attend mandatory monthly trainings and/or planning meetings and perform additional responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• LMSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCPC, LPC, or LMFT

Education

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university

Experience

• At least one year of experience or training working with clients with pediatric, adults, and elderly with or without developmental disabilities whose condition, due to mental and physical health needs and characteristics, require intensive services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations, mandatory reporting laws (e.g., abuse or neglect), duty to protect, and the ethical codes associated with their specific board (e.g., ACA, NASW)
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with patients
• Cultural competence
• Ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening, provide specific feedback
• Ability to recognize emergencies and respond according to established procedures

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, Vacation Pay
• Professional Development: Opportunity for advancement within a growing organization
• Student Loan Repayment Opportunity: Potential eligibility for the federal STAR Loan Repayment Program
• Established Patient Population: Access to an existing referral network and opportunities to develop a consistent caseload.
• Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative team that values clinical independence, ethical practice, and quality patient care
• Administrative Support: Dedicated assistance with patient scheduling, insurance verification, billing, and credentialing.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals.

Bright Care Solutions is an 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 veteran status.

This is a remote position.