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Position: Mental Health Therapist

Facility Type: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

Location: Columbia, MD 21045

Licensures accepted: LMSW, LCSW, LCPC, LGPC

Population: Children, Adolescents and Adults

Levels of Care: Outpatient Mental Health Therapy

Schedule: Part Time

• Schedule is flexible between client and staff member, they open Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm so last session can be 7 pm.

• Part time hours starting out, for about 10-20 hours a week with patients added on as needed.

• Hybrid position depending on the patients' needs the session can be either in person or telehealth.

  Start Date: ASAP (2 weeks following offer)

  Contract Length: 18 weeks (opportunity to transition internally)

  SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with coordination of intakes, diagnostic evaluations, transfers, and discharge meetings;

• Writing contact notes per visit with member, Individual Treatment Plan (ITP), progress notes and discharge summaries;

• Coordinate Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) meetings as deemed necessary by Program Director;

• Collaborate with other Treatment Team members (PRP, Nurse, Medical Director, and Program Director);

• Contact appropriate agencies and other parties in suspected cases of abuse and neglect and develop written reports;

• Conduct individual, group and family therapy/counseling as needed;

• Maintain contact with caregivers, case managers, attorneys, etc;

• Facilitate therapeutic groups with clients to assist in the development of social and interpersonal skills;

• Ensure overall health, safety and wellbeing of clients;

• Support participants and their families by informing them of available community services;

• Refer participants, as necessary, to agencies providing community services;

• Assist in the delivery of other required program services, including meeting the psychosocial needs of participants;

• Other designated responsibilities.

  ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:

• Review each client’s ITP to determine goal and objectives that need to be carried out in the OMHC;

• Perform Diagnostic Evaluations as needed, initial;

• Write progress notes per session, and initial and updated ITP more if needed, for each client; and Prepare reports for intake, transfer, or discharge meetings;

• Observe staff and client interaction;

  Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) or Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education per state/client requirements required

• Minimum of one (1) year of social work experience in a health care environment in the last two years preferred

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

  Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press "apply" and submit your resume. We'll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen

• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com

  Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.