Therapist (Mobile) (12220)

Baltimore Crisis Response, INC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday

Job summary

CarePoint Response is a nationally recognized nonprofit based in Baltimore, dedicated to rapid, community-based behavioral health crisis care. We are seeking a Therapist to join the Mobile Response team to provide person-centered crisis support, assessments, and short-term counseling.

In this role you will work with a multidisciplinary team to stabilize clients in the community, facilitate transportation coordination, and connect individuals with outpatient services while upholding

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a counseling professional.
• Current Maryland LCPC or LCSW licensure required.
• Masters degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis and behavior stabilization services for diverse behavioral health needs.
• Perform behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis or high acuity.
• Collaborate with peers, nurses, and professionals for crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
• Coordinate transportation to ERs, shelters, or outpatient clinics as appropriate.
• Refer individuals to outpatient facilities using established processes.
• Offer short-term, evidence-based counseling to individuals and families.
• Attend relevant training courses and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Adhere to policies and demonstrate core competencies in all tasks.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling

Behavioral Assessments

On-scene Assessment

Education

Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA/MS)

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus - Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $36.00 - $39.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 50%, Job Shift: Variable, Job Category: Counselors and Therapists, Therapist – Mobile Response Services

Baltimore, Maryland

Full-Time | Shift: 7:00AM-3:00PM| Monday–Friday

Building Hope. Connecting Communities. Saving Lives.

About Us

CarePoint Response is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, CarePoint Response has provided timely, community-based care for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Our mission is to deliver effective behavioral health crisis services and treatment in the least restrictive environment — meeting people where they are, when they need it most.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Therapist to join our Mobile Response team and provide person-centered support to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance-use-related crises. In this role, you’ll conduct on-scene assessments, deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation, and collaborate with peer recovery specialists, nurses, and other team members to stabilize individuals in the community. You’ll help coordinate transportation, connect individuals with outpatient services, and provide short-term, evidence-based counseling to clients and their natural support systems. This position plays a key role in ensuring individuals receive timely, compassionate care during moments of high acuity, while supporting continuity of services across internal and external partners.

What You’ll Do

• Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms.
• In collaboration with a peer recovery specialist, nurse, and/or other professional team members, provide appropriate crisis intervention(s), supportive counseling, and de-escalation support.
• Coordinate with natural and paid support systems for transportation to emergency rooms, shelters, or outpatient clinics for the provision of care as determined appropriate through the assessment process.
• Using established mechanisms/processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and services.
• As identified and authorized within the scope of work, provide short-term limited, evidence-based counseling to individuals and support to their families and/or natural support systems.
• Attend relevant training courses as offered and available.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
• All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized, as determined by Human Resources and Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Qualifications

Education:

• Masters in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), Required, OR
• Masters in Social Work (MSW), Required

Experience:

• 2 years of experience as a counseling professional, Required
• Completion of Licensure Supervisory Hours, Required

Credentials:

• Current LCPC/LCSW licensure in Maryland, Required

Why Join CarePoint Response

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and LTD
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Leave
• Up to 50% local travel
• Be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team saving lives through connection and care

Make a Difference. Lead with Empathy.

This is more than a support role — it’s a chance to stand alongside individuals in their most vulnerable moments and help them find their path to recovery.