Therapist/Clinician Outpatient Mental Health Center (Baltimore, PG, Anne Arundel, Cecil)

About The Children's Guild

The Children's Guild is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families through innovative education, behavioral health, and therapeutic services. Our Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC) provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families in a supportive and trauma-informed environment.

Position Summary

The Therapist/Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy services to children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the clinician will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions in alignment with the mission and values of The Children's Guild.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations for child and adolescent clients.

• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the treatment team.

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, play therapy).

• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, school staff, and other community providers to coordinate care.

• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development.

• Engage families as active partners in the therapeutic process.

• Adhere to all COMAR, CARF, and relevant federal/state regulatory requirements.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

• Participate in crisis assessment and safety planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Active licensure in the state of Maryland (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LGPC, or equivalent); candidates in good standing working toward full licensure may be considered. Minimum of 2–5 years of post-graduate clinical experience, with a focus on children, adolescents, and/or families. Demonstrated experience providing therapy to youth with diverse mental health, behavioral, and trauma-related needs. Strong knowledge of child development, family systems, and trauma-informed care principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Preferred: Experience working in an outpatient mental health or community-based setting. Training in evidence-based practices such as TF-CBT, CBT, or DBT. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other languages) are a plus. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Employer-sponsored clinical supervision toward licensure advancement

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Children's Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.