Full-Time Mental Health Therapist-Baltimore

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Provider will provide behavioral health (mental health and substance use) services to older teens and young adults 18 to 24 years of age at the Westside Youth Opportunity (YO) Center. They will serve a minimum of 75 participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·Conduct behavioral health assessments and treatment, group training focused on behavioral health and wellness, and 24/7 crisis phone support to assist participants when on-site support is not available.

·Screen and assess new and existing youth participants in the center for mental health and substance use needs.

·Provide behavioral health (mental health and substance use) clinical services, including individual and group interventions as well as substance use prevention services as determined by the needs and preferences of the participant. Link the participating youth and families to services and support within the behavioral health system according to their needs and preferences.

·Provide information regarding how to access 988, a Crisis Hotline that is accessible to youth twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, by which participants may receive emergency support at times of personal crisis when on-site support is not immediately attainable.

·Coordinate with YO Center staff to provide services to Center youth that promote their ability to participate in and benefit from the services of the Center.

·Coordinate with Case Advocates to facilitate obtaining Federal/State benefits/entitlements for youth with behavioral health disorders.

·Conduct monthly mental health/wellness education sessions tailored to the needs identified by the YP leadership and student support teams.

·Provide consultation and training to center staff on behavioral health disorders and approaches to provide person-centered to center participants.

Minimum Qualifications:

·Must possess an active master level license (LCSW, LCSW-C, LGPC,LCPC) in Maryland, and 1 year of comparable experience.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·Must be flexible and adaptable

Therapist Perks and Benefits:

• Potential for a Sign on Bonus
• Competitive Salary with extra earning potential
• Flexible Hours
• In Person and/or Hybrid Available
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Birthday Off
• Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
• Quarterly agency team-building events
• No-Cost Clinical Supervision Provided.
• No-Cost CEU training.
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity for advancement
• Electronic Health Records System
• Admin Support-Client Services team to support administrative needs, including scheduling.
• Positive and supportive work environment

Sponsorship:
Empowering Minds Resource Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and may consider offering visa sponsorship for qualified candidates. If you require sponsorship, please include this information in your application.

Schedule:

Full-Time Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm