Mental Health Therapist

Balance Point Wellness

. Manage an assigned caseload and provide ongoing individual mental health therapy .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeOverlea • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing individual mental health therapy to children and adolescents, including conducting psychosocial assessments and developing person-centered treatment plans. Proficient in managing caseloads and maintaining accurate clinical documentation using Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Social WorkMaryland Licensure For Mental Health TreatmentPsychotherapy Experience In Community-Based SettingClinical Assessment SkillsElectronic Health Record (EHR) Documentation

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Hard Skills

Individual Mental Health TherapyPsychosocial AssessmentsPerson-Centered Treatment PlansClinical DocumentationCaseload Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Active Maryland Licensure

Industry Keywords

Mental Health TherapyChildren And AdolescentsCommunity-Based SettingProfessional Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage an assigned caseload and provide ongoing individual mental health therapy
Provide clinically appropriate therapy services to children and adolescents
Complete psychosocial assessments
Develop and update person-centered treatment plans as clinically appropriate
Complete timely contact notes and clinical documentation for all sessions
Document all services through the cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate
Provide services in accordance with professional standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related mental health field
Current active Maryland licensure that authorizes the provision of mental health treatment
Previous psychotherapy experience in a community-based setting is preferred
Successful completion of a background check and any other required pre-employment screenings is required
Strong organizational, time-management, communication, interpersonal, clinical assessment, and documentation skills
Ability to manage a caseload effectively while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 fee-for-service and 1099 opportunities available
Fee-for-service and 1099 positions offer uncapped earning potential
Competitive compensation with opportunities to increase earnings as you advance in your career
Flexible scheduling
Client assignments based on therapist specialization and preferred population
Opportunities to develop a caseload aligned with your clinical interests
High earning potential for fee-for-service clinicians
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Personal days and sick leave
Paid holidays
Employer-paid short-term disability
Life insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401(k) with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Up to 5 weeks of PTO for eligible W-2 salaried employees
Insurance credentialing completed by Balance Point Wellness
Individual and group clinical supervision for LMSWs and LGPCs at no cost
Full-time employees can receive up to 6 clinical supervision hours per month
In-house continuing education opportunities
CE reimbursement program
Opportunities for professional advancement and career growth
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture