Therapist - Residential Unit

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location:

Main Campus - Baltimore, MD 21229

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Up to 10%
Job Shift: Daytime Job Category:
Counselors and Therapists Residential Therapist – Part Time

CarePoint Response is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, we’ve been at the forefront of behavioral health crisis care — providing timely, community-based services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

We are seeking a Residential Therapist to join our team at Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. In this role, you’ll provide crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and short-term counseling to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.

You’ll conduct assessments, develop person-centered treatment plans, and collaborate with nurses, peer specialists, and community partners to ensure coordinated, continuous care. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals find stability and support in times of crisis.

• Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms.
• In collaboration with the individual receiving care, peer recovery specialist, nurse, and other professional team members, develop a person-centered treatment plan with sustainable goals, realistic strategies, with identified supports and intervention(s).
• Coordinate with system partners such as hospitals and other community organizations for direct admission to residential units and necessary assessments / evaluations.
• Collaborate with team members to support assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and outpatient counseling activities for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program.
• Using established mechanisms / processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and for support services and continuation of care following discharge in collaboration with unit case management.
• Provide short-term limited, evidence-based counseling for both individual and group settings.
• Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit.
• Occasional travel to off-site meetings or other engagements possible
• All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized, as determined by Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

• Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), Required, OR master’s in social work (MSW), Required

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required
• Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred

• Current LMSW, LGPC, LCPC or LCSW-C licensure in Maryland, Required
• Current BLS Certification, and/or LCADC preferred
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in crisis response and mental health services.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support.
• Be part of an innovative, impact-driven team shaping the future of crisis care.

Make a Difference. Lead with Compassion.

This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to help individuals and families find stability in their most vulnerable moments.