Mental Health Therapist, Bilingual – Contractor

SFS Group

. Provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $65 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy while effectively assessing client needs and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in maintaining clinical documentation and adhering to ethical standards and compliance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In Social WorkActive Maryland License (LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LAMFT, LMFT)Two Or More Years Of Direct Mental-Health Counseling ExperienceExperience In Outpatient Behavioral-Health SettingsBilingual Or Multilingual Capability

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based Therapeutic ApproachesClinical Risk AssessmentTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionDocumentation Proficiency

Soft Skills

Culturally Responsive CommunicationCollaborationProfessional BoundariesClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemCredible System

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Maryland License

Industry Keywords

Trauma-Informed CarePerson-Centered ApproachesBehavioral-Health PracticeConfidentiality ComplianceCommunity Resources Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches
Assess client needs, strengths, risks, diagnoses, functioning, and progress; translate findings into measurable treatment goals and clinically appropriate interventions
Maintain continuity of care by providing sessions at the frequency established through intake, clinical need, and the treatment plan
Monitor attendance and engagement; conduct and document outreach, identify barriers, collaborate with the treatment team, and follow re-engagement, transfer, or discharge procedures
Coordinate care with supervisors and internal or external partners, including Psychiatry, PRP, case management, interpreters/Family Support Workers, schools, probation officers, medical providers, and community resources
Include parents, guardians, or family members when clinically appropriate and consistent with consent, treatment goals, and agency policy
Recognize and respond to safety concerns; complete risk assessments, safety plans, incident documentation, consultation, and escalation
Support access to psychiatric, rehabilitative, case-management, and community resources
Learn and use Credible and other agency systems for scheduling, documentation, communication, reporting, and workflow completion
Schedule services, maintain an up-to-date calendar, and finalize completed services through required documentation workflows
Complete accurate clinical documentation, treatment plans, transition summaries, reassessments, Greenspace assessments, referrals, collaboration notes, transfers, discharges, consents, and other assigned records within deadlines
Correct returned documentation and document clinically relevant calls, messages, collateral contacts, outreach, barriers, and care-coordination activity
Respond to agency communications within one business day and communicate early when support or clarification is needed
Protect client privacy and comply with HIPAA, professional ethics, payer requirements, licensure standards, and agency policies
Participate in clinical supervision, onboarding, systems training, policy training, knowledge checks, performance evaluations, mandatory meetings, trainings, and agency initiatives
Maintain required licensure, continuing education, background-check, and contracting documentation
Meet weekly and quarterly service expectations, maintain an active caseload, submit weekly service reporting, and resolve documentation discrepancies
Collaborate across OMHC, Intake, Psychiatry, PRP, FSW, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Training, and administrative teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or another related behavioral-health field from an accredited program
Active Maryland license appropriate to the services provided, such as LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LAMFT, or LMFT
Knowledge of ethical, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered behavioral-health practice
Ability to assess and respond to clinical risk, maintain professional boundaries, protect confidentiality, and seek consultation appropriately
Reliable access to the technology and communication methods necessary to perform the role
Ability to become proficient in an electronic health record system
Two or more years of direct mental-health counseling or psychotherapy experience
Experience in an outpatient, private practice, community-based, school-based, or Medicaid-funded behavioral-health setting
Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and/or families with diverse clinical presentations and cultural backgrounds
Training or demonstrated skill in one or more evidence-based therapeutic approaches
Bilingual or multilingual capability is welcomed and valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accrued paid time off annually; employees begin the calendar year with three (3) PTO days available
Health-insurance coverage with Synergy paying 80% of individual coverage and 25% of dependent coverage
Employer-provided life insurance
401(k)/pension plan eligibility after one year of employment, with an employer match of up to 3%
Bonus opportunities