Mental Health Therapist
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mental Health Therapist performs psychiatric evaluations, individual and group therapy, and case management for clients within Shore Regional Health's mental health programs. This full-time role supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans and Shared Leadership. Key responsibilities include conducting intake interviews, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The therapist participates in treatment team rounds, provides therapy and discharge planning, develops educational materials, and monitors client progress. Collaboration with psychiatrists, managers, referral sources, and community agencies is essential, along with maintaining patient confidentiality and accurate documentation. The role also involves identifying service improvement opportunities, fostering positive relations with customers and staff, offering mentorship, supporting professional growth, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and responding appropriately to organizational codes. Additional duties include providing structure in group activities and performing related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Certificate to provide clinical supervision preferred. Minimum of three years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. One year substance abuse or addictions treatment experience preferred.

The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/here age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department's policies and procedures.