Therapist/Clinician Outpatient Mental Health Center (Baltimore, PG, Anne Arundel, Cecil)
About The Children's Guild
The Children's Guild is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families through innovative education, behavioral health, and therapeutic services. Our Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC) provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and their families in a supportive and trauma-informed environment.
Position Summary
The Therapist/Clinician provides individual, group, and family therapy services to children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the clinician will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions in alignment with the mission and values of The Children's Guild.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations for child and adolescent clients.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the treatment team.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, play therapy).
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, school staff, and other community providers to coordinate care.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing professional development.
- Engage families as active partners in the therapeutic process.
- Adhere to all COMAR, CARF, and relevant federal/state regulatory requirements.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
- Participate in crisis assessment and safety planning as needed.