You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to provide support to clients receiving Substance Use Disorder Treatment. The primary responsibilities include conducting mental health assessments, providing individual therapy sessions, developing treatment plans, and assisting clients in their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health and diagnostic evaluations for new admissions to assess presenting concerns, clinical needs, strengths, and level of care.
• Manage an assigned caseload of approximately 15–20 clients.
• Provide weekly individual therapy sessions using evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques appropriate to each client's needs.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessments and client goals.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to support integrated mental health and Substance Use Disorder services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in accordance with HIPAA, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete all required clinical documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Provide occasional licensed-level administrative support, including contributing clinical input to policy updates, procedures, and other program-related initiatives.
• Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, team meetings, and other activities necessary to support quality client care.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards consistent with applicable licensure requirements and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mental Health or Human Services field.
• Active Maryland License (LGPC or LCPC).
• If LCPC: Must already be an approved, in-network Maryland Medicaid provider.
• Must pass a drug screen (including marijuana and alcohol).

Experience

• Experience/familiarity with the substance use disorder community.
• Experience with "ICanNotes" EHR system.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

Medix is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leave of absence. Medix does not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.