Behavioral Health Therapist Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Olney, MD (Job ID req17976)

Description

General Summary of Position
The AMHC Therapist will be an independently licensed professional. This therapist will be a member of a multidisciplinary team providing service under the direction of the consulting psychiatrist. The primary responsibilities include on going psychosocial assessment and treatment of clients ages 13 and older. Clients who can benefit from psychopharmacological agents are referred to a psychiatrist. With input from the team, the AMHC Therapist will develop, implement and update an individualized plan of care. The primary treatment modalities are group (group therapy, skill building and educational groups) and individual therapy. The therapist will also hold family meetings as need arises.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Master's degree in Social Work required or related Mental Health/Addictions related field to qualify for LCSW-C LCPC or Master's degree in Nursing, with Clinical Specialty in Psychiatry

  Experience

  • 3-4 years Mental health/addiction experience required

  Licenses and Certifications

  • Maryland licensure as APRN, LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor), LCPC, RN-CSP or clinical psychologist required
  • CPR Certification required

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
  • Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
  • Computerized clinical information systems: Clinicians View, Chart View.
  • Knowledge of mental illness and chemical dependence and accepted theories of treatment.
  • HIPAA policies on Confidentiality
  • Basic knowledge of mental health laws

  
  

  Why MedStar Health?
  At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

  • Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
  • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
  • Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
  • More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

  About MedStar Health
  MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

  MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.