Licensed Therapist – LCPC or LCSW-C (Hybrid) – Catonsville, MD

Job Overview

Serenity Wellness Mental Health Center has served the Baltimore community for over 5 years, providing individual counseling, group therapy, and psychiatric services rooted in compassion, excellence, respect, integrity, and collaboration. We are growing our outpatient clinical team and are hiring a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C) for a hybrid role based out of our Catonsville, MD office.

You will carry a caseload of individual, family, and/or group therapy clients, primarily via telehealth, with in-office sessions available for clients who prefer or require them (capped at 2 in-office days per week). This is a strong fit for a licensed clinician who wants full clinical autonomy, competitive session-based pay, and a workplace that treats client and organizational confidentiality as a top priority.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments utilizing clinical documentation standards, ICD-9/ICD-10 coding, and diagnostic evaluation tools to determine client needs.
• Provide individual, group, family, and child/youth therapy using evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy.
• Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals, incorporating treatment planning principles and case management strategies.
• Utilize crisis intervention techniques and crisis management protocols to support clients experiencing acute mental health crises or co-occurring disorders.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation within EMR/EHR systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations and clinical ethical guidelines.
• Engage in ongoing research and data collection to refine therapeutic approaches and improve patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including medical professionals, educators, and support staff to coordinate care for clients with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder.
• Facilitate intake sessions for new clients, ensuring thorough patient assessment and appropriate service placement.
• Deliver telehealth therapy sessions utilizing telehealth platforms to increase access for clients with mobility or transportation challenges.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as an LCPC or LCSW-C with active state licensure credentials.
• Proven experience working with children, adolescents, or individuals with developmental disabilities; experience in pediatrics or geriatrics is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapeutic modalities such as CBT, trauma-focused therapy, grief counseling, addiction counseling, psychodynamic therapy, art therapy, dance/movement therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).
• Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), CPT coding for billing purposes, and medical terminology related to mental health diagnoses.
• Experience working with co-occurring disorders including substance use issues; knowledge of medical records management is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations effectively through crisis intervention strategies and crisis management protocols.
• Excellent clinical documentation skills adhering to HIPAA standards; experience with EMR/EHR systems preferred.
• Strong communication skills for client engagement and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment combining in-person and telehealth services.

Join us in making a positive impact by providing compassionate mental health care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in evidence-based practices like trauma-focused therapy, behavioral health interventions, and specialized treatment modalities for individuals with autism or disabilities. This is a paid position that values your expertise while offering the flexibility of a hybrid work model designed to enhance work-life balance while delivering exceptional client care!

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Catonsville, MD 21228