Advanced Mental Health Therapist (LC)

Thrive Behavioral Health is currently seeking social workers and professional counselors who possess a Maryland LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT, LCPAT, LCMFT, or similar to work with individuals & families in and around the Harford County area. Full-time employment only (minimum approx. 25-27 sessions/week), in-state/active MD licensure required by start of employment. Most therapy sessions are in-person at clinic, school, and/or in the community with some duties conducted virtually.

If you enjoy working in the public schools, there are lots of opportunities!

SUMMARY:

The therapist at Thrive Behavioral Health is responsible for providing mental health treatment to patients in the outpatient and the off-site program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the therapist will perform direct services including individual, family and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual's license.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Using professional counseling skills, provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families
• Timely documents sessions
• Collaborates as necessary with Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinator/s, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor and others to provide a treatment plan
• Attends meetings and trainings as required
• Represents Thrive at school or other engagements as necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Active, Unrestricted License as an LC under the Maryland Professional Counseling and/or Social Work Board/s

The Position Offers:

• Pay increases of more than 26% in the past 2.5 years!
• Up to a $1,500 New Hire Bonus*
• Flexible hours & high earning potential. Expected annual income for therapist's conducting 25 (avg.) weekly sessions ranges from $90,000-$125,000 per year (gross).*
• Benefits include but are not limited to: health, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan with a company match, company paid life insurance EAP.
• Clinical and administrative supervision provided at no cost.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Thrive is a rapidly growing company offering a great deal of opportunity for advancement and ability to create/develop professional specialties.
• In-house CEUs available and participation in several training initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:
  
  
  
  • Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
  • Regularly driving a motor vehicle
  • Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
  • Regularly typing
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for stressful situations
  • Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
  • Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions
  
  
  
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens.
• Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected.

For full job description, please contact HR at recruiting@thrivebh.com.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards.
2. Treatment knowledge: Provides diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities.
3. Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.
4. Professional readiness: Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.
5. Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.
6. Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks consultation with supervisor when necessary.
7. Written and oral communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic.
8. Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
9. Reading and writing level that can clearly express or understand complex concepts, assessments, directions and processes or sequences of events-level equivalent to at least four years of college.
10. Ability to represent the program well in interactions both inside and outside the facility

11. Working knowledge of DSM 5 diagnoses & has the ability to asses and diagnose according to DSM 5 diagnostic criteria.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (CHILDREN, 3-18 YEARS, & ADULT 19 years old and up)

1. Demonstrates the ability to systemically collect, record and analyze data and other relevant interactive social systems, including mental status, special precautions (suicidality, homicidality, elopement); physical problems/medical acuity (withdraw and nutritional needs); and ethical concerns (social, religious, or cultural needs).
2. Initiates/develops a treatment plan with specific goals and interventions unique to the needs of the patient.
3. As guided by the treatment plans, implements appropriate interventions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and restores developmental progression in childhood & adulthood.
4. Recommends special precautions (such as safety planning or crisis intervention) for children & adults, as needed.
5. Evaluates the response of the child/adult/family to interventions in order to revise the plan, including discharge criteria.
6. Knowledgeable of normative developmental milestones in accordance with chronological age.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS

Education, Training, and Experience Required:

1. Active, unrestricted and independent to practice in Maryland as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT).

2. Prefer Board Approved Supervisor for licensing body.

3. Prefer CPR/FFA Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:
  
  
  
  • Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
  • Regularly driving a motor vehicle
  • Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
  • Regularly typing
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • The ability to work in a fast pace environment with potential for stressful situations
  • Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
  • Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions
  
  
  
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy. You may be exposed to other allergens.
• Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60_1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.