Mental Health Therapist
Location: 910 W Pratt St. Baltimore, Maryland 21223 (hybrid, remote or in-person)
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation: $60 - $90 per hour (depending on licensure)
Shift: Full-time or Part-time
Schedule: Monday - Sunday (flexible make your own schedule)
Why Join Bright Care Solutions?
Bright Care Solutions is a CARF accredited outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) and psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) utilizing telehealth and located in Baltimore, MD. Since 2021, we have been treating patients across all walks of life. We do not judge our clients, but rather we listen and help.
Position Summary
The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing compassionate, comprehensive outpatient mental health care to children, teens and adults from various backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Therapy: Conduct individual, group, and family counseling to assist in the development of client social and interpersonal skills.
Documentation & Reporting: Write comprehensive progress notes, contact logs, diagnostic evaluations, and discharge summaries.
Treatment Planning: Develop, review, and update Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) to align with client goals.
Care Coordination: Manage client transitions by assisting with intakes, diagnostic evaluations, transfers, and discharge meetings.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with Treatment Team Members (PRP, Nurse, Medical Director, and Program Director), and caregivers, case managers, attorneys, etc.
Community Advocacy: Support and refer participants and families to necessary external community agencies, programs, and psychosocial services.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure client overall health, safety and well-being. Observe staff-client interactions, and report suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate agencies.
Additional: Attend mandatory monthly trainings and/or planning meetings and perform additional responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications
Licensure:
Valid licensure in the state of Maryland to include:
LMSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, LCPC, LPC, or LMFT
Education:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited college or university
Experience:
At least one year of experience or training working with clients with pediatric, adults, and elderly with or without developmental disabilities whose condition, due to mental and physical health needs and characteristics, require intensive services
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations, mandatory reporting laws (e.g., abuse or neglect), duty to protect, and the ethical codes associated with their specific board (e.g., ACA, NASW)
Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with patients
Cultural competence
Ability to demonstrate empathy, active listening, provide specific feedback
Ability to recognize emergencies and respond according to established procedures
Benefits:
Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, Vacation Pay
Professional Development: Opportunity for advancement within a growing organization
Student Loan Repayment Opportunity: Potential eligibility for the federal STAR Loan Repayment Program
Established Patient Population: Access to an existing referral network and opportunities to develop a consistent caseload.
Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative team that values clinical independence, ethical practice, and quality patient care.
Administrative Support: Dedicated assistance with patient scheduling, insurance verification, billing, and credentialing.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals.
Bright Care Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
This is a remote position.