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Under the oversight of an Associate Clinical Director, and in the context of a behavioral health team led by a Psychiatrist, we are seeking a **_Mental Health Therapist_** who will be responsible for the delivery of mental health counseling in group and individual settings to homeless persons with mental health disorders including substance use. These persons are housed at Helping Up Mission. Additionally, this position will work with physicians, mid-levels, primary care providers, and other specialists to promote the qualitative and efficient use of health care services.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

_Clinical_

+ Establishes initial and ongoing therapeutic relationships with Cornerstone clients needing mental health counseling.

+ Communicates results of assessment to staff involved in clients’ care.

+ Participates in developing an initial plan of care to address the prioritized needs of the client.

+ Provides ongoing services as prescribed on a plan of care.

+ Makes referrals for additional services as needed.

+ Assists clients in securing external behavioral health resources.

+ Engages with community resources to ensure the client is receiving necessary services.

+ Provides mental health, substance use, and healthy behavior counseling in an individual and group setting.

+ Coordinates care with other Cornerstone clinic team members.

+ Re-evaluate the plan of care with the client and other Cornerstone clinical treatment providers.

+ Provides outreach to clients if he/she disengages from treatment.

+ Provides crisis intervention as needed.

+ Identifies and acts upon impending changes in clients’ condition.

+ Develops, recommends, and initiates corrective action through participation in, team coordination consultation and contributions to the clients’ care plan.

+ Regularly handles multiple member cases involving a variety of providers, situations, deadlines, and multiple priorities.

+ Performs other clinical duties as assigned.

_Documentation (in accordance with Cornerstone clinic policy and all regulatory boards, (i.e., CARF, COMAR, and local agencies)_

+ Completes initial evaluations using established procedures.

+ Complies with reporting requirements of various state and local agencies.

+ Completes plan of care using established procedures.

+ Delivers ongoing care as defined in the plan of care using established policy.

+ Writes progress notes and treatment plans.

+ Updates plan of care using established procedures.

+ Crosstrain and provide coverage of colleagues across different primary care sites.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of mental illness, substance use, health behaviors, and community resources.

+ Competent in multiple treatment modalities including Motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral activation, and must either have skills or willingness to learn office-based substance use disorder interventions and Health Behavior interventions.

+ Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, and experienced-based cross-functional knowledge.

+ Ability to provide professional and empathic support.

+ High level of interpersonal skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary treatment team environment.

+ Open to ongoing supervision in specific therapeutic modalities.

+ Organized and detail oriented.

+ Concentration and constant attention to accuracy and detail for extended periods of time.

+ Flexibility and adaptability.

+ Able to enter data into electronic information systems.

_Equipment, Machine, or Tool Requirements_

+ Computers, general office, and communication equipment.

+ Regularly utilizes EPIC and other information systems to perform daily duties and document care.

Physical Requirements

+ Technical qualifications or specialized certifications.

+ Current independent, unrestricted Licensure in the State of Maryland- LCSW-C or LCPC required and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related discipline.

+ Two years’ experience, preferably working and delivering independent outpatient care to the identified population in an outpatient setting.

+ Licensure, Certification, Registration, Current Social Work or Counseling Licensure in the State of Maryland- LCSW-C or LCPC required and must maintain license throughout duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Classified Title: Mental Health Therapist

Job Posting Title (Working Title): CO Mental Health Therapist

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC

Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8-4:30

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Psy Bay Cornerstone

Personnel area: School of Medicine

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

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 status as a protected veteran.

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