Mental Health Therapist; LG​/LM) Hybrid: Montgomery

Job Details:

Job Location:

Silver Spring Office - Silver Spring, MD 20904, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $ Salary/year, Job Category:
Health Care, Thrive Behavioral Health is currently seeking social workers and professional counselors who possess a Maryland LGPC, LGMFT, LGPAT, LGMFT, LMSW or similar to work with individuals & families. Full-time employment only (minimum approx. 25-27 sessions/week), in-state/active MD licensure required by start of employment. Most therapy sessions are in-person at clinic, in Montgomery public schools, and/or in the community with some duties conducted virtually.

If you enjoy working in the Montgomery County public schools, there are lots of opportunities!

The therapist at Thrive Behavioral Health is responsible for providing mental health treatment to patients in the outpatient and the off-site program. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the therapist will perform direct services including individual, family and group therapy, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, consultations and crisis interventions within the scope of the respective individual’s license.

• Using professional counseling skills, provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families
• Timely documents sessions
• Collaborates as necessary with Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinator/s, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor and others to provide a treatment plan
• Attends meetings and trainings as required
• Represents Thrive at school or other engagements as necessary
• Complete paneling for different insurance agencies

• Active, Unrestricted License as an LGPC, LGPAT, LGMFT, LGDAC, LMSW under the Maryland Professional Counseling and/or Social Work Board/s

• Pay increases of more than 26% in the past 2.5 years!
• Flexible hours & high earning potential.
• Expected annual income for therapist's conducting 25 (avg.) weekly sessions ranges from $80,000-$100,000 per year (gross).*
• Benefits include but are not limited to: health, disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan with a company match, company paid life insurance EAP.
• Clinical and administrative supervision provided at no cost.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Thrive is a rapidly growing company offering a great deal of opportunity for advancement and ability to create/develop professional specialties.
• In-house CEUs available and participation in several training initiatives.

• Frequently sit, stand, and or walk
• Regularly driving a motor vehicle
• Frequently hearing, seeing and speaking
• Regularly typing
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for stressful situations
• Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
• Concentrates, formulates plans, and makes decisions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The organization cannot control all environments in which a therapist may encounter outside of the Thrive office space, however, staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to, temperature/humidity of the site, places to sit while providing therapy, smoking and/or pets in the home, and a private environment to provide therapy.

You may be exposed to other allergens.

Due to the nature of the industry, working in the evenings, approximately 7:30-8:00 pm, may be expected.

Knowledge of industry standards: organization, theory, principles, and research processes, accreditation and regulatory standards, ability to assess clinical care requirements based on psychotherapeutic and human development principles, scope of practice and regulatory standards.

Treatment knowledge:
Provides therapeutic treatment to assigned caseload consistent with treatment plans and conducts effective therapy sessions on a regular basis using appropriate modalities.

Able to work effectively with the client to implement solutions and model appropriate behaviors.

Professional readiness:
Issues related to self-awareness, diversity, ethics and continuing education.

Knowledge of PC software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is preferred.

Understanding: code of ethics for respective profession and seeks…