Mental Health Therapist

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What Awaits You:

• Opportunities for Career Growth - Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment - Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Summary:
The Mental Health Therapist I works collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide direct psychosocial care. Responsibilities include psychological assessments, behavioral interventions, discharge planning, and crisis support to help patients overcome barriers to care and achieve optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Conducts psychosocial assessments and develops individualized care plans

  
  
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  Provides psychotherapy and supports care coordination

  
  
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  Addresses immediate needs through crisis intervention, grief counseling, and abuse reporting

  
  
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  Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and family meetings

  
  
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  Documents care according to regulatory standards

  
  
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  Maintains knowledge of community resources and makes appropriate referrals

  
  
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  Participates in quality improvement and on-call rotation

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Master's degree in Applied Psychology or related field

  
  
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  Maryland LGPC required

  
  
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  One year of healthcare experience preferred (field placement considered)

  
  
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  Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

  
  
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  Proficiency in electronic health records

  
  

Salary Range: Minimum $31.92/hour - Maximum $52.69/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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