Mental Health Therapist - Substance Use

Vesta, Inc; Lanham (WV); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join their Lanham clinic. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by providing vital counseling services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. You'll engage in both individual and group therapy sessions, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. With a focus on recovery and behavior modification, this position is ideal for passionate professionals looking to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of clients. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Paid Training

PTO

Sick Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company-Paid Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Social Worker or Professional Counselor in Maryland.
• Experience with substance use disorders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients' mental health and addiction issues.
• Provide individual and group therapy for clients and families.
• Collaborate with treatment team to assess and plan care.

Skills

Substance Use Counseling

Individual Therapy

Group Therapy

Treatment Planning

Behavior Modification

Education

Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Professional Counselor

Job description

Position: Mental Health Therapist - Substance Use

Location: Lanham, MD

Job Id: 958

# of Openings: 1

Vesta, Inc. is a not-for-profit, financially sound mental health organization expanding throughout Maryland. We provide comprehensive behavioral healthcare, including clinics, day programs, and residential homes for individuals with mental health disorders.

We are seeking a Mental Health Therapist to deliver Substance Use services at our Lanham Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. The role involves providing counseling (individual and group sessions) to clients in our Substance Use program, along with potential individual, family, and group therapy, treatment planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality mental health care.

Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening flexibility for group sessions.

Qualifications: Must be a licensed Social Worker or Professional Counselor in Maryland (LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGMFT, LCMFT) with experience working with individuals with substance use disorders. Supervision available for graduate candidates. Recent graduates and interns are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

1. Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or behavioral issues and assess readiness for treatment.
2. Assist clients in developing skills for recovery and behavior modification.
3. Complete evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM, and biopsychosocial histories.
4. Provide individual and/or group therapy for residents/clients and their families.
5. Collaborate with the treatment team to diagnose, plan, and evaluate progress.
6. Deliver social work treatment aligned with medical treatment plans, adjusting as needed.
7. Prepare case histories, psychosocial assessments, and treatment plans for screening and diagnosis.
8. Clinical supervision is preferred but not mandatory (LCSW-C and LCPC).

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: Therapists are compensated on a fee-for-service basis, paid monthly per service. Full-time salaried positions are also available, paid bi-weekly, ranging from $66,836 to $74,856 (LGPC, LMSW, LGMFT) or $73,025 to $81,788 (LCPC, LCSW-C, LCMFT) annually.

Additional Benefits: Bonuses, paid training, PTO, sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), company-paid disability and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and voluntary short-term disability coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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