Therapists are responsible for counseling individuals, groups, or families to diagnose and treat mental health disorders. This includes recording the clients progress in treatment and creating a safe environment for clients per the ethics outlined by their professional license.
- Therapist Responsibilities -
● Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
● Create a treatment plan based on each client's needs.
● Facilitate sessions with individuals, groups, or families.
● Refer clients to specialists if necessary.
● Monitor client progress during treatment.
- Therapist Expectations -
● Remain professional in interactions with clients and other professionals.
● Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
● Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen.
● Solid relationship-building capabilities.
● A positive and compassionate attitude.
● Keen attention to detail.
● Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs.
● Clinical documentation to be completed 24-48 hours after the service is provided; treatment plan to be completed within the first 30 days of treatment. Therapist is ultimately responsible for keeping the client’s chart up-to-date.
● Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure
requirements within the field, or as outlined by their board of ethics.
● Passion for advancing the therapy fields.
● Maintain 20-25 units of service weekly.
● Provide mental health therapy in the home/community/clinic; offer at least one evening per week for scheduling.
- Therapist Education and Experience Requirements -
● Minimum of a Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
● Follow standards of Confidentiality.
● Meet all necessary state licensure requirements and maintain licensure.
● Maintain good standing with the governing entity and ethics board.
Pay: Salary positions offer a base salary identified by license with opportunity to earn overage. Preference to school-based, clinic-based, community based and hybrid licensed therapists. In addition, fee for service options are available with limited benefits.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or skills required for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship
Expected hours: 2 – 50 per week
Benefits:
● Dental insurance
● Flexible schedule
● Medical insurance
● Paid time off
● Professional development assistance
● Vision insurance
Schedule:
● 10 hour shift
● 4 hour shift
● 8 hour shift
● After school
● Choose your own hours
● Day shift
● Evening shift
● Monday to Friday
● Night shift
License/Certification:
● Maryland therapy license (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
● Baltimore, MD 21224: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Submit Resume & Cover Letter to: jobs@tidemarkinterventions.com