Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and highly qualified mental health professional to fulfill the role of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), LCSW or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in clinical counseling, psychotherapy, and behavioral health, with a passion for providing comprehensive mental health services across diverse populations. This role involves delivering patient-centered care through individual, group, and family therapy, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote mental wellness and resilience. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, cultural competence, and a commitment to ethical standards and confidentiality.

Duties

• Conduct thorough intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations to determine client needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling sessions utilizing modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Implement specialized interventions for clients with spectrum disorder, PTSD, addiction issues, or geriatrics.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to foster client engagement and facilitate behavior change.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical terminology standards within electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, social workers, educators, and community agencies to coordinate patient care.
• Engage in crisis intervention and crisis management to ensure immediate safety and stabilization of clients experiencing acute mental health episodes.
• Stay current with developments in psychopharmacology, ICD coding systems (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and other relevant medical coding standards.
• Provide culturally sensitive Christian counseling when appropriate, respecting diverse spiritual backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as an LCSW-C, LCPC, LGPC, LMSW, or MFT with active certification from an accredited licensing board.
• Proven experience in psychotherapy, behavioral health treatment modalities, and patient care within hospital or community settings.
• Strong working knowledge of medical records management, HIPAA compliance, ICD-9/10/ICD coding systems, CPT coding for billing purposes.
• Demonstrated expertise in working with children, adolescents, adults.
• Skills in crisis management, case management, diagnostic evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience using EMR systems for documentation and data collection purposes is required. Join our team dedicated to advancing mental health through compassionate care, innovative practices, and collaborative teamwork! Supervision will be provided. just bring your skills.

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Silver Spring, MD 20904