Mental Health Therapist - Grace Medical Center - A.C.T.

Position Overview

LifeBridge Health is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join the team at Grace Medical Center within the A.C.T. program. This community-based role focuses on providing comprehensive outpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder assessments and treatments across various programmatic settings. Approximately 80% of the position involves working directly within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment and Treatment

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychiatric evaluations for patients, including admission interviews to clinical programs.

• Gather complete psychiatric, substance use disorder, and medical health histories to assess patient disability or disturbance levels.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists to formulate diagnostic impressions and provide continuous assessment throughout the treatment course.

• Develop and implement initial treatment plans in partnership with psychiatrists.

• Serve as the primary therapist, delivering direct treatment through individual, group, or family psychotherapy and crisis intervention techniques as clinically necessary.

• Monitor and evaluate medication usage in collaboration with physicians.

• Coordinate patient care with necessary internal and external resources.

Care Coordination and Advocacy

• Assign patients to the appropriate level of care based on their specific needs, in collaboration with psychiatrists.

• Work closely with physicians, specialty clinics, and other social and community agencies.

• Advocate for patients when appropriate and refer them to internal case managers, other treatment facilities, or community resources as indicated.

Documentation and Compliance

• Document all work in accordance with regulating agencies and insurance carrier requirements.

• Maintain and update patient records, ensuring information regarding patient status and progress aligns with departmental policy and peer review standards.

• Complete all necessary paperwork and online submission of clinical information for charge reimbursement in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Education and Supervision

• Educate others on psychiatric and substance abuse issues and treatment methodologies.

• Stay current with trends and developments in the field.

• Provide educational and consultative services to hospital personnel, students, and the broader community.

• Offer clinical supervision to assigned staff.

• Engage in personal development activities to enhance professional skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counseling.

• Licensure: Current Maryland license as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) license is preferred.

• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification from the American Heart Association.

• Driving: Valid Driver's License in Maryland is required. Approval by the Fleet Safety Department is necessary to operate vehicles owned by LifeBridge Health.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay and Schedule

• Salary: $29.00 - $51.27 per hour, based on experience.

• Sign-On Bonus: Potential bonus of $10,000.00.

• Schedule: Full-time, Day shift (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM).

Benefits Package

• Competitive Compensation: Includes overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses where applicable.

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health plans and wellness programs.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development, tuition reimbursement, and advanced certification support.

• Perks: Free parking and a collaborative culture with resources like unit-based practice councils.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Anchored by the mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve," the organization values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, LifeBridge Health combines strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment. The system includes five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our culture, defined as CARE BRAVELY, is driven by compassion, courage, and urgency. This empowers teams to shape the future of healthcare while delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. We do not exclude people or treat them differently because of these characteristics.