Therapist - MD Hope Center (MD Licensed LCSW-C or LCPC) (67622)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas is seeking a qualified candidate for a Full Time mental health position in Greenbelt, MD. This role involves providing intensive clinical therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults with mental health or substance abuse diagnoses. The position requires a Master's degree in a relevant field and licensure eligibility.

The successful candidate will develop and implement treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and document service delivery in compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Mental Health field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling).
• Licensure/Certification or Provisional Licensure/Certification eligible.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive clinical therapeutic services to clients with mental health or substance abuse diagnoses.
• Offers psychoeducational interventions to assist clients.
• Works cooperatively with treatment team members to meet client goals.

Skills

Clinical therapeutic services

Psychoeducational activities

Client-centered approaches

Communication skills

Documentation

Bilingual (any language)

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook Email

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MD Hope Center - Greenbelt, MD 20770. Position Type: Full Time - 40 hours. Benefits: Included. Education Level: Licensed Professional. Salary Range: $75,000.00 per year. Travel Percentage: Up to 25%.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self‑reliance and inspires hope. As a church without walls, we provide personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families and the community. Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD, it is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Through a team of more than 850 employees and thousands of volunteers, we deliver critical care, support services, and hope to thousands across Virginia, Maryland, D.C. and the Carolinas.

JOB SUMMARY

This service is designed to meet the specific mental health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis and can be provided in‑home, in‑office, in‑school or other approved community settings. Outpatient therapy includes psychoeducational activities/interventions designed to assist the client in reducing dysfunction. Services are delivered through client‑centered and family‑centered approaches, intensive, time‑limited, goal‑specific interventions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides intensive clinical therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults with identified mental health or substance abuse diagnoses.
• Offers psychoeducational activities/interventions designed to assist clients in reducing dysfunction.
• Delivers services with client‑centered and family‑centered approaches, intensive, time‑limited, goal‑specific interventions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safely operate a motor vehicle to transport self, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
• Travel to assigned locations and perform light physical tasks such as standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, climbing, and operating office equipment.
• Move and lift light objects up to 20 pounds (e.g., mail, supplies, files, equipment).
• Operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
• Remain seated for extended periods of time.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in a Mental Health field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling).
• Licensure/Certification or Provisional Licensure/Certification eligible.
• Deliver in‑home or in‑office services.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enhance and foster client’s optimal functioning in the home and community.
• Continuously assess client needs, service availability, and appropriateness.
• Work cooperatively with treatment team members and the family to meet goals developed in the Person‑Centered Plan.
• Provide appropriate documentation for service delivery, including treatment goals, progress notes, and billing; submit documentation as specified by Medicaid and VOACC standards.
• Counsel individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, using evaluative techniques, and develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
• Interview patients to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information.
• Observe clients to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Email, and other systems (e.g., electronic time punches, electronic medical records).
• Bilingual in any language is a plus.

EEO/AA

Equal Employment Opportunity / Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.