Mental Health Therapist

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Therapist to be a part of Project BHEAM : Behavioral Health Equity Across Maryland : www.

projectbheam.org, a Maryland Department of Health (MDH)-funded initiative aimed at expanding access to mental health services for limited English proficient Spanish speaking clients.

The Mental Health Therapist will provide care for BHEAM clients virtually or at community sites, such as Esperanza Center.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychological evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for limited English proficiency Spanish speaking clients virtually or in-person, as preferred by the therapist.
• Provide direct clinical care for clients at the time of initial evaluation for diagnostic assessment, urgent and walk-in care, and triage.
• Documentation of psychiatric issues and needs identified during counseling sessions.
• Establish goals and objectives to meet the psychological needs of clients in collaboration with other members of the clinical care team.
• Conduct short-term therapy, up to 8-12 sessions as deemed clinically appropriate.
• Assist in providing and / or coordinating the clinical activities of Johns Hopkins BHEAM program clients
• Provide client education in all aspects of mental health, including how to cope with issues specific to the migration experience and uses of psychiatric medications.
• Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve stated goals for enhanced mental health, and reduction and abstinence of substance use
• Participate in relevant training and multidisciplinary client care.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop therapeutic approaches for treating clients with these mental health issues.
• Ability to develop, implement and modify a clinical intervention plan which flexibly and feasibly meets the resources of the community.
• Must be comfortable working with the participant population. Experience working with uninsured low-income immigrants with limited English proficiency.
• Ability to judge when to seek supervision, experience with treatment of major mental illness including addressing suicide and / or violent behaviors.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of Federal statutes regulating confidentiality of drug and alcohol records and laws for reporting of child and elder abuse.
• Experience with computers including word processing, databases and excel spreadsheets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related field.
• Two years professional experience (post- graduate).
• Professional licensure by the appropriate licensing board.
• Bilingual (Spanish / English), must pass qualified bilingual staff test administered by JH Language Access Services.
• Knowledge of established diagnostic criteria for substance use and psychiatric disorders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some training in psychodynamic therapy.
• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy techniques helpful.
• Experience working with chronic mental illness, alcohol / substance use disorder, migrant population experience.
• Must be able to use independent judgment and give exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be able to make decisions and act independently while keeping the investigator informed.

Classified Title : Mental Health Therapist

Role / Level / Range : ACRP / 04 / MC

Starting Salary Range : $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($66,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Full Time

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

Exempt Status : Exempt

Location : Hybrid / School of Medicine Campus

Department name : SOM DOM Infectious Disease

Personnel area : School of Medicine