Mental Health Consultant - Part-time - DCMC

Outpatient Mental Health Counselor (Graduate Level, Part-time)

Position Objective:
Provides expert direct care to patients, families and family systems; provides teaching, evaluation, assessment and counseling to patients and families as needed.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Performs mental health assessments and provides thorough documentation.
• Develops treatment plans consistent with best practices and assists in providing referral to most appropriate level of care; assists in securing inpatient psychiatric treatment and insurance authorizations as needed.
• Functions as an expert clinical resource to nursing and medical staff; coordinates the care of patients in need of psychiatric treatment.
• Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to effect continuous improvement in the delivery of family-centered patient care.
• Accepts and discharges additional responsibilities as needed and required to meet service line and organizational objectives.

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required.
• Graduation from a master's level clinical program.
• One year of clinical experience with demonstrated clinical diagnostic competency.

Required License /

Certifications:

• Maryland license LCSW-C or LCPC.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Pay Range: $35—$50 USD.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full‑time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

Please note:

This job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. The list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as necessary.