Therapist at Creative Pathways in Location not listed

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to serve the clients of our DC clinic. This is a COMMUNITY-BASED and OFFICE-BASED position.

SPECIFIC ROLES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST INCLUDE:

• Psychotherapy to individuals & Families
• Providing direct therapeutic counseling services to clients
• Collaborating with our social services team to deliver the best possible comprehensive care
• Establishing and maintaining empowering, trusting relationships with youth, adults and their families through individual, family, and group psychotherapy

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Therapist will be responsible for providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Completing required documentation and reports including session notes, treatment plans, client outcome questionnaires, and discharge summaries. Conducting intake assessments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in social work, counseling or psychology from an accredited college or university and current license to practice (LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland and at least one year experience in the mental health field. Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families preferred. At least one-year post-graduate experience preferred.

Compensation

$60,000-$80,000 per year

$50-65 per session, depending relevant on experience.

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will apply your experience to address and care for the needs of our clients.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST INCLUDE:

• Evaluating clients’ physical or mental condition, based on review of client information
• Maintaining confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment
• Assessing patients for risk of suicide attempts
• Encouraging clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships
• Collecting information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests
• Counseling clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
• Guiding clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Developing and implementing treatment plans

Creative Pathways, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”