Mental Health Therapist (Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences)

The Division of Medical Psychology is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide psychotherapy to patients on an individual basis with the opportunity to conduct group and / or family sessions. Most patients will be adults with functional neurological symptom disorders (FNSD / FND), but patients may also include those with adjustment issues related to pre- or post-neurosurgery and patients with various neuropsychiatric conditions (i.e., anxiety, depression) in need of relatively brief, goal-oriented psychotherapy. The psychotherapist would work under the supervision and with the guidance of faculty members of the Division of Medical Psychology and, most frequently, Alison Buchholz, PhD, founder / co-founder of several FND programs and initiatives at JH.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Development of psychotherapy treatment plans.
• Assures that all appropriate documentation is complete according to standards to carry out treatment plan.
• Provides documentation of all clinical and nonclinical activities.
• Maintains client files in an appropriate manner and complies with Johns Hopkins accepted record-keeping practices.
• Knows and can implement all State of Maryland / Insurance / and Federal mandated documentation.
• Provide individual or group psychotherapy to patients. This may include structured psychotherapy such as manualized cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for FND, brief trauma-focused therapy (TFT), and dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT), as well as less structured goal-oriented and empirically supported psychotherapies.
• Assess clinical condition of patients during sessions and communicate information to faculty as needed to address emergent medical and psychological issues.
• Interact with faculty and staff in clinical programs.
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and crisis management.
• Refer participants to outside resources or agencies when appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and maintain planning for caseload.
• Practice acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct, and promote and ensure good clinical practices, ensuring adherence to clinical research protocols.
• Provide operational support, including working with administrative staff to schedule appointments, confirming availability of necessary facilities, preparation of session room and equipment, compiling necessary forms.
• Assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Assist in developing / maintaining training and educational materials as needed.
• Participate in peer / group or individual supervision with other clinical staff.
• Regularly utilizes EPIC and other information systems to perform daily duties and document care.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Classified Title : Mental Health Therapist

Role / Level / Range : ACRP / 04 / MC

Starting Salary Range : $48,000 - $84,400 Annually ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Hybrid / School of Medicine Campus

Department name : SOM Psy Medical Psychology

Personnel area : School of Medicine

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

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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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Vaccine Requirements

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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

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