Licensed Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)

About the Role

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a structured juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

This is a part-time position (12–24 hours per week) focused on evening and weekend coverage:

• Evening shifts up to 8:00 PM
• Weekend shifts: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Scheduling is flexible based on facility needs
• Manage a caseload of 8–12 youth
• Provide individual therapy, group counseling, and family engagement sessions (45–60 minutes)
• Facilitate weekly psychoeducational groups (1 hour)
• Conduct required screenings, assessments, and follow-ups
• Provide crisis intervention services and complete corresponding documentation
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including youth staffings
• Collaborate effectively with the behavioral health team

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• Active Maryland licensure (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C)
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional counseling experience
• Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in juvenile justice or similar settings

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with technology (e.g., Google Docs)
• Ability to pass federal, state, and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks
• Reliable transportation
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
• Flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving ability
• Commitment to ethical, trauma-informed, and high-quality care