Mental Health Therapist 1

About the role

We are seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our Bridge to Wellness team in the School-Based Services department at Walter Whitman High School. This role involves providing school-based services, conducting assessments, individual and family counseling, and participating in therapeutic groups and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical services to referred students, individuals, or families including assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, classroom observations, attendance at school and parent/guardian meetings, and mental health crisis intervention services.
• Lead or co-lead office or school-based therapy, psycho-educational groups, and community education by developing and implementing group curriculums and workshops based on community needs.
• Conduct regular outreach to the general community and assigned schools regarding services.
• Act as a consultant to school and community partners when requested, providing information and referral for appropriate services, and during times of crisis as needed and appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with the contract, grant, and position expectations, including meeting productivity requirements, maintaining minimum caseload requirements, timely submission of data through electronic health records system, compiling and maintaining accurate documentation, collecting program evaluation data, adhering to ethical principles, participating in clinical supervision and group clinical consultation, and representing EveryMind professionally.
• Represent EveryMind and the program in a professional manner, treating all students, families, community members, school personnel, partners, donors, teammates, and others with respect.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in a mental health field such as psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Meet all necessary state licensure requirements at an advanced or independent (LC) clinical level. Must have a Maryland Board approved license (LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, LCSW-C, LGMFT, LCMFT) and licensure must be in good standing.
• A minimum of 1 year post-licensure of relevant experience preferred, not required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong personal resilience and mental health.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong organizational, relationship building, community building, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Matching Program
• 47+ Days of Leave (Vacation, Sick, Wellness, Holidays, Birthday & More!)
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Monthly Group Consultation
• Weekly Clinical Supervision
• Pay Increases for Licensure Advancements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Sensible Caseload Management
• Professional Development & Growth Opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Core business hours (between 9-5pm, M-F), some flexibility with schedule may be available (evening and/or weekend hours).