Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Mental Health Counselor - $85.00-$170/per session

Education

- Master’s degree in mental health (psychology, social work, counseling) or related field (Required)

Salary

Fee for service $85-$170/ hr.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

General Clinical Duties

• Provide ethical and culturally-sensitive mental health counseling as well as case management services
• Offer psychoeducation about relapse prevention, patterns and behaviors, and treatment processes
• Diagnose and plan treatment for patients
• Complete clinical paperwork (intakes, treatment plans, progress notes)
• Advocate for patient needs
• Offer consultation to patients and their representatives
• Manage medication compliance (with the help of the psychiatric nurse practitioner)
• Make referrals to other social services and treatment programs as needed
• Facilitate disposition planning
• Engage in individual supervision regularly as decided by the clinical supervisor
• Plan courses of treatment based on patient’s cultural identity factors
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Consult with other mental health professionals as necessary
• Facilitate referrals to support agencies as needed

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely patient charts that include clinical intakes, weekly progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Pay

$85.00 - $170.00 per hour

Expected hours

20 per week

Medical Specialty

Psychiatry

Medical Specialties

Psychiatry

Ability to commute/relocate

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

- Master's (Required)

License/Certification

Maryland LGPC/LMSW/LCPC/LCSW (Required)

Work Location

In-Person

Compensation

$85.00 - $170.00 per hour