Mental Health Therapist Job at Johns Hopkins University
The Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) is seeking a Mental Health Therapist. HEBCAC is a non-profit partnership based in the community, established to enhance the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit historic East Baltimore and serves as an umbrella organization for several East Baltimore programs. The HEBCAC Youth Opportunity (YO) Center, provides free GED and job placement assistance to youth ages 18-24. The Mental Health Therapist helps facilitate a non-traditional, innovative and comprehensive system of mental health outreach, education, referrals and treatment.
Since 2000, the YO Program has provided comprehensive services to out-of-school youth ages 18 to 24 and moves them to economic independence. YO! maintains an annual enrollment of 300 participants. Committed instructors lead classes so youth can get their high school equivalency certificates (GEDs) and then connect to high-growth careers. Advocates make referrals to supportive social services and offer leadership development opportunities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Provide mental health services and treatment plans for YO participants, as well as participants of affiliated HEBCAC programs, NEST residents and referred Dees Place clients.
Provide and document assessments, screenings as well as individual and group therapy as needed for YO participants/Supportive Employment Participants.
Maintain a consistent presence in the YO Center to reduce stigma associated with accessing mental health services.
Facilitate groups designed to address the specific needs of the youth, e.g. anger management, stress management, grief and loss, healthy relationships, etc.
Available as a resource for other YO staff with regard to crisis management and able to navigate and manage crisis for individuals on caseload.
Knowledgeable about community resources and programs to ensure participants have access to the full continuum of mental health services as needed.
Track and complete daily contacts with individuals and groups and complete all necessary submissions and documentation.
Assist with insuring non-insured clients through Maryland Health Connection.
Prepare necessary reports and provide programmatic oversight from a clinical perspective.
Solicit and incorporate participant feedback into mental health programming.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy to consistently interact effectively and flexibly with diverse groups of people including executive management, staff and the public.
Have experience and knowledge with working with people in recovery or with substance abuse disorders.
Knowledge of Supportive Employment programming and assist with the development of a Supportive Employment program in the center.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and as an individual clinician with minimal supervision.
Confidence with operating as the sole mental health entity in an agency that provides education, job development, and case management services.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related field.
Two years related experience including experience in eating disorders and other weight related issues required.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional licensure.
An understanding and experience using Trauma Informed Care throughout an agency setting.
Classified Title: Mental Health Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $46,560-$64,100-$81,650 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M_F 8:30am - 5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: HEBCAC Youth Opportunity Center
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
Please Note :
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Since 2000, the YO Program has provided comprehensive services to out-of-school youth ages 18 to 24 and moves them to economic independence. YO! maintains an annual enrollment of 300 participants. Committed instructors lead classes so youth can get their high school equivalency certificates (GEDs) and then connect to high-growth careers. Advocates make referrals to supportive social services and offer leadership development opportunities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Provide mental health services and treatment plans for YO participants, as well as participants of affiliated HEBCAC programs, NEST residents and referred Dees Place clients.
Provide and document assessments, screenings as well as individual and group therapy as needed for YO participants/Supportive Employment Participants.
Maintain a consistent presence in the YO Center to reduce stigma associated with accessing mental health services.
Facilitate groups designed to address the specific needs of the youth, e.g. anger management, stress management, grief and loss, healthy relationships, etc.
Available as a resource for other YO staff with regard to crisis management and able to navigate and manage crisis for individuals on caseload.
Knowledgeable about community resources and programs to ensure participants have access to the full continuum of mental health services as needed.
Track and complete daily contacts with individuals and groups and complete all necessary submissions and documentation.
Assist with insuring non-insured clients through Maryland Health Connection.
Prepare necessary reports and provide programmatic oversight from a clinical perspective.
Solicit and incorporate participant feedback into mental health programming.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact and diplomacy to consistently interact effectively and flexibly with diverse groups of people including executive management, staff and the public.
Have experience and knowledge with working with people in recovery or with substance abuse disorders.
Knowledge of Supportive Employment programming and assist with the development of a Supportive Employment program in the center.
Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and as an individual clinician with minimal supervision.
Confidence with operating as the sole mental health entity in an agency that provides education, job development, and case management services.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or a closely related field.
Two years related experience including experience in eating disorders and other weight related issues required.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional licensure.
An understanding and experience using Trauma Informed Care throughout an agency setting.
Classified Title: Mental Health Therapist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $46,560-$64,100-$81,650 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M_F 8:30am - 5pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: HEBCAC Youth Opportunity Center
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .
Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .
The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.