Therapist - Residential Unit (11582)

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. is seeking a licensed mental health clinician to provide crisis and behavioral health services. The role involves assessment, planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care.

Responsibilities include crisis stabilization, referrals, and coordination with hospitals to ensure smooth admissions and continuation of care. Maryland LCPC or LCSW licensure is required, with at least two years of counseling experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a counseling professional.
• Current LCPC or LCSW licensure in Maryland.
• Master’s degree required in clinical psychology or social work.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis and behavior stabilization services for clients with behavioral health needs.
• Conduct crisis behavioral health assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Coordinate with hospitals and community organizations for admissions and evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support assessment, treatment planning, and counseling.
• Refer individuals to outpatient services and continuation of care after discharge.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA/MS)

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

The ideal individual in this role will provide person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing mental and behavioral health events of varying acuity, inclusive of substance use and/or withdrawal. We will need you to contribute to the collaborative plan of care and delivery of services to individuals through assessment, evaluation, crisis interventions, referrals, development, and implementation of treatment plans using outcome‑based goals. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the individual as decision-maker.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• 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 the individual receiving care, peer recovery specialist, nurse, and other professional team members, develop a person‑centered treatment plan with sustainable goals, realistic strategies, with identified supports and intervention(s).
• Coordinate with system partners such as hospitals and other community organizations for direct admission to residential units and necessary assessments / evaluations.
• Collaborate with team members to support assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and outpatient counseling activities for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program.
• Using established mechanisms / processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and for support services and continuation of care following discharge in collaboration with unit case management.
• Provide short‑term limited, evidence‑based counseling for both individual and group settings.
• 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.

Education

• Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), Required, OR
• Master's in Social Work (MSW), Required

Experience

• 2 years of experience as a counseling professional, Required

Additional

• Completion of Licensure Supervisory Hours, Strongly Preferred
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required

Credentials

• Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred
• Current LCPC or LCSW licensure in Maryland, Required

Physical Demands

• Current BLS Certification, Preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds at times.

Psycho‑Social Demands

• Seeks guidance / help proactively to support safety and quality care.
• Demonstrates skill of distress‑tolerance to maintain calm and safety.
• Models positive regard with all members of the community of care.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal boundaries.
• Maintains personal and situational awareness through self‑reflection.
• Practices ethical, evidence‑based, and person‑first decision‑making