Mental Health Therapist

Job Req ID : 115177

115177

Mental Health Therapist

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

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins Universitys 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.

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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.

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