Mental Health Therapist (Bilingual)

About the Role

EveryMind is hiring a Bilingual Mental Health Therapist to join our Twinbrook Counseling Team. This role is responsible for providing both in-person and virtual mental health services to Montgomery County community members who have newly arrived in the United States or are experiencing barriers to accessing services. Therapists will work with individuals of all ages, including couples. They will join a behavioral health team composed of fellow Mental Health Therapists (MHTs) and community partners. The MHT will collaborate closely with team members to deliver individual, couple, and group clinical support services, therapeutic groups, and psychoeducational workshops and programs to community members.

Why You'll Love Working at EveryMind

At EveryMind, we're not just a workplace, we're a mission-driven community committed to mental wellness for all. Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• A Recognized Top Workplace in Montgomery County (Bethesda Magazine)
• Over 65 Years of service as a leading mental health nonprofit
• 210+ Team Members across 27 locations
• Culture of Trust, Integrity, and Innovation

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

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive clinical services to referred individuals or families including assessments, individual, group, and family counseling, and provide input when appropriate on mental health crisis intervention services
• Leads or co-leads office-based therapy, psycho-educational groups, and community education by developing and implementing group curriculums and workshops based on community needs
• Conducts regular outreach to the general community regarding services
• Acts 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
• Maintains compliance with the contract, grant, and position expectations, including: meeting productivity requirements, maintaining minimum caseload requirements, and timely submission of data through electronic health records system
• Compiles and maintains accurate documentation in individual client case files and group charts, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, consents, and summaries
• Collects program evaluation data from participants in groups, workshops, and individual and family counseling
• Adheres to ethical principles for the practice of counseling as defined by the Social Work Code of Ethics and the code of ethics of the counselor's licensure board
• Participates in weekly clinical supervision and regular group clinical consultation to evaluate and improve the quality of therapy services provided and ensure that services are culturally appropriate for the client
• Adheres to EveryMind and School-Based Services Division policies established by EveryMind Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Division Director
• Consistently represents EveryMind and the program in a professional manner
• Treats all clients, community members, partners, donors, teammates and others with respect
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• 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. If not licensed, must be in the process of obtaining

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year post licensure of relevant experience preferred, not required

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

Abilities

• Effectively interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including clients and family members or caretakers, interns, volunteers, paid staff, CEO, board members, and community partners
• Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence and sensitivity
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines

Additional Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish Required
• Strong Personal Resilience and Mental Health: Given the high-stress nature of the role, it is essential that candidates possess a high level of personal resilience and maintain stable mental health. This ensures that they are well-equipped to provide effective support and maintain the professional standards required for client care
• Must pass a criminal background check; certain job functions may require passing a child sexual abuse and other criminal activity check as well as a credit check
• All staff providing services must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to always perform all required duties
• Must have access to a vehicle for daily use, a valid driver's license, and car insurance

Schedule & Work Environment

• Core business hours between 9-5pm, Monday-Friday; some flexibility with schedule may be available (evening and/or weekend hours)
• Employees will work mostly on-site but may work some hours remotely with the approval of supervisor
• Employee is required to travel to different locations

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