Mental Health Therapist 1
EVERYMIND INC·Bethesda, Maryland
EVERYMIND INC·Bethesda, Maryland
Provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessments and counseling, to students and families at Walter Whitman High School. Collaborate with a behavioral health team to implement therapeutic groups and psychoeducational workshops.
Minimum of a Master’s degree in a mental health field such as psychology, counseling, or social work. Meet all necessary state licensure requirements at an advanced or independent (LC) clinical level. Must have a Maryland Board approved license (LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, LCSW-C, LGMFT, LCMFT) and licensure must be in good standing. If not licensed, must be in the process of obtaining.
A minimum of 1 year post licensure of relevant experience preferred, not required. Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English preferred.
Strong organizational, relationship building, community building, and record-keeping skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to actively listen. Keen attention to detail. Willingness to stay updated on new treatments, protocols, and licensure requirements within the field. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English preferred.
Effectively interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including clients and family members or caretakers, interns, volunteers, paid staff, CEO, board members, and community partners. Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence and sensitivity. Must be able to maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines.
Physical and
Emotional
Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, or talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds frequently. The job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Due to the nature of the content that is handled in the program, anyone who has a history of trauma or suicidality could be at risk of being triggered or re-traumatized. This is especially true for people who have experienced these issues within the past 12 months and therefore we may not recommend this work if their experience is so recent.
Clearance
Requirements: The employee must pass a criminal background check. Certain job functions may require employee to pass a child sexual abuse and other criminal activity as well as a credit check. All staff providing services to staff or clients, must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to always perform all required duties.
Working
Conditions: The work environment is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be available to perform the duties of the job during most, but not limited to core business hours (between 9-5pm, M-F), some flexibility with schedule may be available (evening and/or weekend hours). Employees will work mostly on-site but may work some hours remotely with the approval of supervisor. The employee is also required to travel to different locations. Therefore, the employee must have access to reliable transportation.
Requires a Master's degree in a mental health field and a valid Maryland Board approved clinical license. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of post-licensure experience and bilingual skills in Spanish or Chinese.
Market context
In Maryland, mental health therapist openings often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed clinicians who can begin serving clients with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, a valid Maryland Board approved clinical license, and preferred post-licensure experience or bilingual Spanish or Chinese skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and match your experience to the posting before applying.