Johns Hopkins University
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
We are seeking an experienced
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
to be a part of Project BHEAM: Behavioral Health Equity Across Maryland: www.projectbheam.org, a Maryland Department of Health (MDH)-funded initiative aimed at expanding access to mental health services for limited English proficient Spanish speaking clients. The Mental Health Therapist will provide care for BHEAM clients virtually or at community sites, such as Esperanza Center. The therapist will be available for up to 20 hours weekly, including evenings, for an hourly rate current with market standards in Maryland; flexible hours are required and evening hours are preferred
Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive psychological evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for limited English proficiency Spanish speaking clients virtually or in-person, as preferred by the therapist.Provide direct clinical care for clients at the time of initial evaluation for diagnostic assessment, urgent and walk-in care, and triage.Documentation of psychiatric issues and needs identified during counseling sessions.Establish goals and objectives to meet the psychological needs of clients in collaboration with other members of the clinical care team.Conduct short-term therapy, up to 8-12 sessions as deemed clinically appropriate.Assist in providing and/or coordinating the clinical activities of Johns Hopkins BHEAM program clientsProvide client education in all aspects of mental health, including how to cope with issues specific to the migration experience and uses of psychiatric medications.Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve stated goals for enhanced mental health, and reduction and abstinence of substance useParticipate in relevant training and multidisciplinary client care.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to develop therapeutic approaches for treating clients with these mental health issues.Ability to develop, implement and modify a clinical intervention plan which flexibly and feasibly meets the resources of the community.Must be comfortable working with the participant population. Experience working with uninsured low-income immigrants with limited English proficiency.Ability to judge when to seek supervision, experience with treatment of major mental illness including addressing suicide and/or violent behaviors.Good communication skills, both oral and written.Knowledge and understanding of Federal statutes regulating confidentiality of drug and alcohol records and laws for reporting of child and elder abuse.Experience with computers including word processing, databases and excel spreadsheets.
Minimum QualificationsMasters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field.Two years professional experience (post- graduate).Professional licensure by the appropriate licensing board.
Bilingual (Spanish/English), must pass qualified bilingual staff test administered by JH Language Access Services.Knowledge of established diagnostic criteria for substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Preferred QualificationsExperience working with chronic mental illness, alcohol/substance use disorder, migrant population experience preferred.Must be able to use independent judgment and give exceptional attention to detail.Must be able to make decisions and act independently while keeping the investigator informed.
Classified Title: Mental Health TherapistJob Posting Title (Working Title):Bilingual Mental Health TherapistRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MCStarting Salary Range: $24.61 - $43.12 HRLY ($33,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Part-timeSchedule: Monday-Friday, 20 hours per weekExempt Status:ExemptLocation:Hybrid/School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: SOM DOM Infectious DiseasePersonnel area: School of Medicine
Bilingual Mental Health Therapist
to be a part of Project BHEAM: Behavioral Health Equity Across Maryland: www.projectbheam.org, a Maryland Department of Health (MDH)-funded initiative aimed at expanding access to mental health services for limited English proficient Spanish speaking clients. The Mental Health Therapist will provide care for BHEAM clients virtually or at community sites, such as Esperanza Center. The therapist will be available for up to 20 hours weekly, including evenings, for an hourly rate current with market standards in Maryland; flexible hours are required and evening hours are preferred
Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive psychological evaluation, treatment planning and implementation for limited English proficiency Spanish speaking clients virtually or in-person, as preferred by the therapist.Provide direct clinical care for clients at the time of initial evaluation for diagnostic assessment, urgent and walk-in care, and triage.Documentation of psychiatric issues and needs identified during counseling sessions.Establish goals and objectives to meet the psychological needs of clients in collaboration with other members of the clinical care team.Conduct short-term therapy, up to 8-12 sessions as deemed clinically appropriate.Assist in providing and/or coordinating the clinical activities of Johns Hopkins BHEAM program clientsProvide client education in all aspects of mental health, including how to cope with issues specific to the migration experience and uses of psychiatric medications.Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve stated goals for enhanced mental health, and reduction and abstinence of substance useParticipate in relevant training and multidisciplinary client care.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to develop therapeutic approaches for treating clients with these mental health issues.Ability to develop, implement and modify a clinical intervention plan which flexibly and feasibly meets the resources of the community.Must be comfortable working with the participant population. Experience working with uninsured low-income immigrants with limited English proficiency.Ability to judge when to seek supervision, experience with treatment of major mental illness including addressing suicide and/or violent behaviors.Good communication skills, both oral and written.Knowledge and understanding of Federal statutes regulating confidentiality of drug and alcohol records and laws for reporting of child and elder abuse.Experience with computers including word processing, databases and excel spreadsheets.
Minimum QualificationsMasters' Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field.Two years professional experience (post- graduate).Professional licensure by the appropriate licensing board.
Bilingual (Spanish/English), must pass qualified bilingual staff test administered by JH Language Access Services.Knowledge of established diagnostic criteria for substance use and psychiatric disorders.
Preferred QualificationsExperience working with chronic mental illness, alcohol/substance use disorder, migrant population experience preferred.Must be able to use independent judgment and give exceptional attention to detail.Must be able to make decisions and act independently while keeping the investigator informed.
Classified Title: Mental Health TherapistJob Posting Title (Working Title):Bilingual Mental Health TherapistRole/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MCStarting Salary Range: $24.61 - $43.12 HRLY ($33,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Part-timeSchedule: Monday-Friday, 20 hours per weekExempt Status:ExemptLocation:Hybrid/School of Medicine CampusDepartment name: SOM DOM Infectious DiseasePersonnel area: School of Medicine