Licensed Mental Health Professional

Outpatient Therapist (Outpatient Mental Health Clinic)

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Executive Director

WORK SCHEDULE: Flexible, Per Diem to potential Full-time position.

Job Description

The Outpatient Therapist is responsible to provide diagnostic assessments, therapy, and counseling and support services for a mixed caseload including adults, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health issues, communication challenges, or family conflict. The Outpatient Therapist will work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, providing services to a broad spectrum of clients. This position must be filled by an individual who has the ability to conduct third-party billing for services. The Outpatient Therapist will be familiar with other services and resources in the community and work closely with them to provide information and support when required.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. Conduct outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities, County Services, schools, and human service agencies. Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy. Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services. Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Evaluate clients' mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. Conduct initial family assessments and refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary. Develop and implement treatment plans, clinical experience, and knowledge. Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems. Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships. Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist them in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Provide individual and family counseling services using family management principles to clients. Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status. Submit billing and other related paperwork in a timely fashion. Maintain all professional licensure(s) required and provide prompt cooperation with third party credentialing for billing purposes. Maintain up-to-date client and program records as required by funders and agency. Prepare monthly written reports on demographics, presenting issues, and outcomes, and summarizing project results, as required by funders and the agency. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling program and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports. Conduct activities related to compliance with federal and state laws related to mandated reporting, HIPPA, and the Data Privacy Act. Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and

maintaining contact with other social service agencies. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or the agency Executive Director.

Qualifications

Education and Certification:

Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution, preferably in the social or behavioral sciences. Hold a valid and current unencumbered license to practice in Maryland within the behavioral health field. LCSW or LCSW-C or LGPC or LCPC or LMSW Preferred. At least 1 year experience working as a clinician in a program like RBHI.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly walk, stand or stoop; occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an office or other environmentally controlled room; Work exposes incumbent to contagious or infectious diseases; Work may expose incumbent to dangerous and volatile situations; which could result in bodily injury.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Common areas are sanitized regularly, and COVID vaccinations are required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Berlin, MD 21811: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LPCMH, or LCADC (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Berlin, MD 21811