Therapist - Residential Unit

Job Details: Job Location: Main Campus

• Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $30.00 - $40.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, Job Shift: Daytime, Job Category: Counselors and Therapists, Residential Therapist – Part Time 📍 Baltimore, Maryland 💰 $30.00-$40.00 Hourly 🕒 Full- Time or Part-Time | Shifts: 7:00AM-3:00PM, 3:00PM-11:00PM, and 11:00PM-7:00AM | Weekdays and Weekends Being the Leader Communities Need in Moments of Crisis.

About Us

Care. Point Response is a nationally recognized nonprofit and Baltimore’s only comprehensive crisis response system. Since 1992, we’ve been at the forefront of behavioral health crisis care — providing timely, community-based services for individuals and families experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

The Opportunity We are seeking a Residential Therapist to join our team at Care. Point Response. In this role, you’ll provide crisis intervention, behavioral stabilization, and short-term counseling to individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. You’ll conduct assessments, develop person-centered treatment plans, and collaborate with nurses, peer specialists, and community partners to ensure coordinated, continuous care.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals find stability and support in times of crisis. What You’ll Do Provide a full range of crisis and behavior stabilization services supporting clients with a variety of behavioral health needs. Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in crisis and/or who are experiencing high acuity behavioral health symptoms.

In collaboration with the individual receiving care, peer recovery specialist, nurse, and other professional team members, develop a person-centered treatment plan with sustainable goals, realistic strategies, with identified supports and intervention(s). Coordinate with system partners such as hospitals and other community organizations for direct admission to residential units and necessary assessments / evaluations.

Collaborate with team members to support assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and outpatient counseling activities for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program. Using established mechanisms / processes, refer individuals to outpatient facilities and for support services and continuation of care following discharge in collaboration with unit case management.

Provide short-term limited, evidence-based counseling for both individual and group settings. Coordinate and act as a liaison as assigned and appropriate for internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate adherence to company policies and expectations and behavioral competencies, both explicit and implicit. Occasional travel to off-site meetings or other engagements possible All tasks, projects, and/or duties as assigned and authorized, as determined by Direct Supervisor (or designated delegate) to be congruent with the role.

Qualifications

Qualifications Master's in Clinical Psychology (MA or MS), Required, OR master’s in social work (MSW), Required Additional Valid and unrestricted driver’s license, Required Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Products, Required Proficiency and familiarity with EHR/EMR systems, Preferred Credentials Current LMSW, LGPC, LCPC or LCSW-C licensure in Maryland, Required Current BLS Certification, and/or LCADC preferred Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in crisis response and mental health services.

Why Join Care. Point Response 🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 💼 403(b) Retirement Plan. 🌴 Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays. 📚 Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development Support. 💙 Be part of an innovative, impact-driven team shaping the future of crisis care. Make a Difference.

Lead with Compassion. This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to help individuals and families find stability in their most vulnerable moments. 👉 Apply today and become a guiding force for change.