Mental Health Therapist - Full Time

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. If you're passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone's light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we're seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Who We're Looking For

A successful Mental Health Therapist enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn't shy away from honest and caring - yet sometimes difficult - conversations. This position is for you if you're able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life's most challenging moments.

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

• To evaluate, treat, and diagnose clients who have a mental health disorder or dually-diagnosed
• Schedule or assist with the scheduling of clinical and / or support staff to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts.
• Continue special training in areas designated by the Supervisor.
• Keep records such as bio-psycho-history & assessments, evaluations and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
• Be a role model for pro-social behaviors.
• Be available for weekend and / or evening duty.
• Be responsible for a full client caseload and act as a lead counselor.
• Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia's Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for re-entry residents or others needing advanced care.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
• Be responsible for orientation of new staff members when the Supervisor is not available.
• Moderate special groups such as marathons, extended groups, family meetings, workshops or presentations.
• All other duties as described in the Unit Unique Job Description or as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications for This Role :

Maryland Education / Licensure Requirements :

• Must possess a Master's Degree and independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, and / or LCPC with at least 5 years' experience working in an outpatient or acute care Behavioral Health treatment setting. Demonstrated knowledge of working with Criminal Justice involved and / or homeless populations.

Our Operating Principles : We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
• We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
• We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency someone's life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia's Mission : Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occuring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice and a treatment provider of choice in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Come work with us!

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or verteran's status.